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Once the music starts the eyes will never leave the stage. Distant Lights is a union of schooled and seasoned musicians with high ideals and extreme musical standards. The ensemble forges its music collaboratively through fiery debates and uncompromising flashes of true inspiration yielding polished and luring performances.

Their first record, to be released early 2008, is a concept album based upon the band’s politically conscientious viewpoints. The album tells a musical story of a fictional society hypnotized by the propaganda of mass media. Each song has an accompanying work of art that highlights the scenarios depicted in the music.

The band breaks the mold by featuring cellist Jon Dexter, soloist of Richard Linklater’s A Scanner Darkly, as an example of artistry never before seen in a rock ensemble. Lead vocalist Gabriel Fry captivates audiences with his unique ability to saturate melodies with pure emotion. Songwriter Gaelan Bellamy packs an arsenal of powerful lead guitar abilities, backing vocals, and writing techniques that fuse with the avant-garde, metal driven chance composition of award winning bassist Sam Marshall. These elements combined with the tasteful, virtuosic drumming of Chris Hynes, weave an intricate foundation that characterizes the Distant Lights sound.