Portrait of Beyond
Portrait of Beyond is a Finnish progressive rock group combining progressive rock and jazz, symphonic and psychedelic metal with even some pop and electronic touch.
The Music
Music, at first, poured forth from the diverse streams of involved members’ collective consciousness. These streams then unified and later evolved to create a unique blend of Metal, Progressive Rock, Electronic Music and even Jazz. It may not be the easiest (but not by far the hardest!) kind of music to listen to or understand but an unique and interesting psychoacoustic event for the mind.
The Future
New album NADA / ZERO ≠ NOTHING is released 6.6.2019
NADA / ZERO ≠ N0THING
Tracks
- Answers without Questions [4.34]
- NADA / ZERO ≠ N0THING [7.27]
- Mnemosyne [7.32]
- Panopticon [6:04]
Personnel
- J. Koskenkorva – Bass
- T. Lekander – Vocals
- P. Manninen Guitars
- M. Myllykoski – Synthesizers
- P. Nieminen – Synthesizer
- S. Nykänen – Vocals
- H. Roschier – Violin
- J. Soikkeli – Drums, Guitars
Featuring
- J. Kivelä – Accordion (Panopticon)
- M. Loukola – Handpan (Answers without questions)
Recorded at Huutoniemi by P. Manninen
Additional recordings by by M.Myllykoski & M. Loukola
Mixed and mastered by P. Manninen
Release date: 6.6.2019
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Making of…
Recordings took place in Huutoniemi, a distant cabin far from rural activities between 2014-2018.
Discography
Humanthinkingmachines
1. Portrait of Beyond
2. Humanthinkingmachines
3. Seeking the Symmetry
4. First Drop
5. In My Dreams
6. The Cage
All songs written by Portrait of Beyond
Release date 4.4.2009
P. Manninen: Guitars, Soundscape design P. Nieminen: Synths
J. Soikkeli: Drums, Guitars
J. Koskenkorva: Bass
H. Roschier: Violin
Vocals performed by: Timo Lekander, Saila Nykänen, Simo Orpana & Riku Tarvonen
Also appearing on this recording:
Mikko Myllykoski: Grand piano, Harpsichord and rhodes on tracks 1,3,4
SakariAntila: Oboe on track 3
Antti Jokinen: Guitar solo on tracks 1&2
Antti Heikinmäki: Piano & Hammond on tracks 1&2
Ilkka Castren: Percussion
Recorded, mixed and mastered at CordYard Studio by P. Manninen
Additional recordings at studio Musica by Myllykoski and Manninen
Obscure Passages
- Transition
- Dimension Shift
- Desert
- Enlightment
- No Escape
Obscure Passages was recorded during occasional periods of time between December 2000 and March 2002.
Recorded and mixed at CordYard Studio
By P. Manninen & P. Nieminen
Vocals performed by Jukka Järvinen & Elsi Nousiainen
Obscure Passages (2002) is the concluding part of our Universe Trilogy: Questions asked in Universal Destiny (1998) and Journey (2000) get answered and consequences are pondered. This is yet another CDR that comes with lyrics and an illustrated cover.
Journey
1. Stargazer
2. Dominant
3. Wasteland
Recorded and mixed at CordYard Studio, 1999
By P. Manninen & P. Nieminen
Special appearance on Stargazer : J. Saajanaho
* Dominant is also previously released on SickLife Inc’s Diabolical Torture Vol 3.
Universal Destiny
1. Path
2. Trapped to be
3. Cosmos
4. Roulette of worlds
Recorded and mixed at CordYard Studio, 1997
By P. Nieminen & P. Manninen