Zachary Nathanson

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Freelance Writer and Blogger at Freelance

Contributor at Echoes and Dust

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Derek Shulman from Gentle Giant

2 weeks ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

Interview: Derek Shulman Derek Shulman on the web: Website | Facebook | by Zachary Nathanson | May 19, 2025 | InterviewsWith the re-release of Gentle Giant’s 1977 live album, Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience, it was time to talk about the reissue with co-founder Derek Shulman. Derek has made a name for himself with the legendary progressive rock band. From his Simon Dupree days, to forming Gentle Giant from 1970 to 1980, and then being a prominent record executive.
Hats Off Gentlemen Its Adequate - The Uncertainty Principle

3 weeks ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

The Uncertainty Principle by Hats Off Gentlemen Its AdequateHats Off Gentlemen Its Adequate on the web: Website | Facebook | Label: Glass Castle Recordingsby Zachary Nathanson | May 14, 2025 | ReviewsListening to the opening track ‘Certainty’ my first reaction was Tim Bowness had a new album that just came out after he followed it up with Butterfly Mind. But this was very, very different.
Haken - Liveforms: An Evening With Haken (Live in London 2024)

3 weeks ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

Liveforms: An Evening With Haken (Live in London 2024) by HakenHaken on the web: Website | Facebook | Release date: May 9, 2025 Label: InsideOut Musicby Zachary Nathanson | May 12, 2025 | ReviewsHas it been nearly 19 years since London-based maestros Haken have been taken the next logical steps of bringing the massive of progressive metal to a standstill? Well, the answer is yes. With seven studio albums, two EPs, and one live album, you can’t get much better than that.
Grey DeLisle - The Grey Album

1 month ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

The Grey Album by Grey DeLisleGrey DeLisle on the web: Website | Facebook | Release date: April 4, 2025 Label: Hummin'Bird Recordsby Zachary Nathanson | May 8, 2025 | ReviewsGrey DeLisle is a name you’ll probably recognize.
Gentle Giant - Playing the Fool: The Complete Live Experience

1 month ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience by Gentle Giant Gentle Giant on the web: Website | Facebook | Release date: May 2, 2025 Label: Alucard by Zachary Nathanson | May 7, 2025 | Reviews Part of the joy that brings in the celebration and wonders into capturing a band in its live performance, you can witness it by closing your eyes and imagine yourself, being at the venue, watching these five musicians pour their heart and souls to audiences who had been there with them originally as a...
Pink Floyd - Pink Floyd At Pompeii - MCMLXXII

1 month ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

Pink Floyd At Pompeii - MCMLXXII by Pink FloydPink Floyd on the web: Website | Facebook | Release date: May 2, 2025 Label: Legacy Recordingsby Zachary Nathanson | May 5, 2025 | ReviewsLet’s start back at the beginning, how did Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii come to me? It was the winter of 2001 (post-9/11), my birthday had arrived. My mom got me some birthday money. I remember watching clips of the movie during the promo of Pink Floyd’s compilation of their 2-CD set, Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd.
Stephan Thelen - Worlds in Collision

1 month ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

Worlds in Collision by Stephan ThelenStephan Thelen on the web: Website | Facebook | Release date: May 30, 2025 Label: RareNoise Recordsby Zachary Nathanson | May 2, 2025 | ReviewsFollowing up to the second Fractal Sextet album can be quite a challenge to see what Stephan Thelen has in store for the rest of his listeners by opening up the door and see what parallel universe will he explore.
Rudy Adrian - Beyond the Sleepy Hills

1 month ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

Beyond the Sleepy Hills by Rudy AdrianRudy Adrian on the web: Facebook | Bandcamp | Release date: November 22, 2024 Label: Spotted Peccary Musicby Zachary Nathanson | April 30, 2025 | ReviewsWhen you plan to get ready to go sleep, you know that it may be time to put on some new age-like sounds to clear your mind and think about the next day for tomorrow.
David Helpling & Eric “the” Taylor - The Precious Dark

1 month ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

The Precious Dark by David Helpling & Eric "the" TaylorDavid Helpling & Eric "the" Taylor on the web: Website | Facebook | Label: Spotted Peccary Musicby Zachary Nathanson | April 25, 2025 | ReviewsThe under-watery effects with its electro vibrations, ethereal guitar arrangements, and analog synths, sets up the moody landscapes David Helping and Eric “the” Taylor have done to create The Precious Dark.
Lacy Rose - Lispector

1 month ago | echoesanddust.com | Zachary Nathanson

Lispector by Lacy RoseLacy Rose on the web: Website | Facebook | Release date: April 11, 2025 Label: Hendeka Recordsby Zachary Nathanson | April 23, 2025 | ReviewsClassically trained vocalist, composer, and lyrical poet Lacy Rose is an artist that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. She made her debut at the Mostly Mozart Festival in the Schubertiade Remix at Lincoln Center which included members from the International Contemporary Ensemble.