Greylevel

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Greylevel
Image:Greylevel band 2005.jpg
From left to right: Richard Shukin (vocals and guitar), Derek Barber (vocals, keyboard, guitar and bass), Esther Barber (vocals and keyboard)
Background information
Origin Flag of Canada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genre(s) Progressive rock
Art Rock
New Prog
Neo-Psychedelia
Years active 2004–present
Label(s) ProgRock Records
Website Greylevel Official Website
Members
Derek Barber
Richard Shukin
Esther Barber
Davis Friesen
Tyler Friesen

Greylevel are a progressive rock band from Vancouver, Canada which was formed by Derek Barber in 2001. The band initially began as solo music project for Barber, who played keyboards, rhythm guitars and sang lead vocals. Throughout this early period Barber worked on developing his style of composition through writing and recording a collection of songs. There were various demos that were created during this time, some of which feature early versions of songs that would eventually be released on Opus One.

In 2005, Derek was joined by Richard Shukin on guitars and Esther Barber on vocals and the trio recorded their debut album together as a unit. Upon completion of the album in 2006, Greylevel was subsequently signed to ProgRock Records who released the album on their label in January 2007.

Primarily a song writing collective and studio band, Greylevel has managed to bring together many influences and genres of music and truly create their own unique sound. Currently they are working on new material which will eventually become their next release. This is promising to be a more challenging and progressive work which is greatly aided by the addition of Davis and Tyler Friesen, on bass and drums respectively.

[edit] Current Line-Up

  • Derek Barber (Vocals, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitars, and Programming)
  • Richard Shukin (6 and 12 String Guitars, Lead Guitars)
  • Esther Barber (Vocals and Keyboards)
  • Davis Friesen (Bass)
  • Tyler Friesen (Drums and Percussion)

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