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If you bought the album, please post a review of it on the wall. I am definitely interested in your opinions.

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For a limited time you can get the CD for only $10.00 (plus shipping & handling). You'll also will get a 10% on a second CD. 1 day ago

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Daryl Stuermer ~ Genesis Rewired

“Daryl Stuermer-Genesis Rewired” is an exciting fusion of Daryl's unique Genesis renditions and the soulful Collins-like voice of French Canadian, Martin Levac. Together they create an unforgettable evening that reinvents the Genesis experience.

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For a limited time you can get the CD for only $10.00 (plus shipping & handling). You'll also will get a 10% on a second CD.

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Leon Alvarado replied to simon's discussion 'Any new prog out there ?'

I'll put forward my cause: http://www.leonplaysmusic.com Some Genesis songs, some original songs. My favourite progressive era was the seventies. Being primarily a drummer, I found percussive sounds to be of most interest. The first time I heard ...

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http://www.leonplaysmusic.com/Site/Buy.html

For decades, Genesis has been one of the strongest and most influential bands in rock history. With this in mind, Leon has crafted an album that captures both the essence of and transcends their music. Taking cues from Genesis' own remake of their hit "Carpet Crawlers," Leon has modernized another song from that same album titled "Hairless Heart." The end result was so successful that he developed it into a project. More than your average tribute album, "Leon Plays Genesis" also includes original material done in the various styles of Genesis' illustrious past.

Prior to this project Leon made music for years, playing and recording with artists on two continents while continuing to hone his solo efforts. With bands such as Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Jethro Tull proving to be his greatest influences. His mellower side is more heavily influenced by the music of Vangelis, Tangerine Dreams and movie soundtracks in general. In his own opinion he "sees" the music more than hears it, referring to the imagery the music evokes in listeners' minds.

"Leon Plays Genesis and other original stuff" is a CD that every die-hard Genesis fan should have in their collection. Being a fan himself, Leon reflects his own inspiration in the album he created. From the music to the imposing artwork on the gate-fold jacket, the CD recalls the greatest era of progressive rock.

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http://www.leonplaysmusic.com

Genesis is:

The greatest band

Favourite Genesis album

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Favourite Solo Career:

Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett

Length of Genesis fandom:

31-35 years

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GENESIS, more than a band for the times.

I have been reading in several forums about the upcoming live box set. Some fans love it, others don't, either way the discussions seem to emanate endlessly. Through all of this reading, I have found a renewed fondness for some of the band's albums. Played in amazing 5.1 sound, the new mixes sound incredibly superb but, what's even more amazing is the way one could pick any of the individual instruments on the tracks. In examining the music I can't help but to think that these chaps are really g… Continue

Posted on September 23, 2009 at 10:00pm —

INTERVIEW

The following is a reproduction of the interview posted on my official website. For those of you who weren't aware of it, the interview helps explain my personal reasons behind the project and gives the reader a better understanding of it.

Q: What was the force that drove you to create this project?

A: In some ways the project had been an idea brewing in my head since I was a teenager. The main problem at the time was that I had no clue then as to how to go about it. I also needed to mature in… Continue

Posted on February 9, 2009 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

LATEST INFORMATION

JAN 28,

Got confirmation that within the next few days, the album will be available for download through Amazon and Rhapsody. That puts it alongside Digstation.com as the downloadable outlets. We expect more to come including iTunes.

For the full package, the album still available through the website at: http://www.leonplaysmusic.com

Posted on January 28, 2009 at 12:30pm — 16 Comments

LEON PLAYS GENESIS is finally out!

Jan 18,
After months of recording, tweaking, mixing, re-mixing and three sessions of mastering, the CD is finally out. Copies of it can be purchased through CD Baby, http://cdbaby.com/cd/leonalvarado
In the ordering page there will be sound samples of each song on the CD. Also, another important bit of news, the CD's website is now up and running ( http://www.leonplaysmusic.com ). The site contains some information unique to it plus links to retailers as well as other Genesis-related sites. The… Continue

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 12:30am — 5 Comments

GENESIS and other original stuff

I am still working hard into getting this whole thing done by October. The bulk of the music is completed but I'm having a bit of hard time finishing a couple of the songs. On one of them I keep re-writing parts and re-recording and remixing. It is exhaustive! The good news is that a lot of other elements are falling in place. Things like the website is coming along and three out of the six songs are now completed. I spoke with Nick Davis and he gave me some recommendation for the mastering whic… Continue

Posted on July 14, 2008 at 9:30pm — 20 Comments

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At 9:39am on November 22, 2009, ernesto policella said…: leon ....this week i have my moviebox ...¡¡¡¡ i send mail if i seeyou in the credits

At 2:25am on November 21, 2009, Mark Whiteside said…: Leon, such an honour to be added into the history of Genesis forever. A great photo and i would love to see more of your photos. The Giant Stadium photo is superb. If you get chance add yourself to my Genesis Friends site on MySpace.

At 1:51pm on October 15, 2009, Leon Alvarado said…: Check out full versions of some songs here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1906765

At 9:04am on September 30, 2009, ernesto policella said…: Of that place is the photo leon ¿¿¿¿¿¿

At 9:02am on September 30, 2009, ernesto policella said…

At 5:52am on September 30, 2009, ernesto policella said…: hi leon ..your photo is from we cant dance tour ¿¿¿¿...i can scaner today and send you

At 12:01pm on September 29, 2009, ernesto policella said…: CREDITS

At 12:00pm on September 29, 2009, ernesto policella said…: PAGE 42

At 11:59am on September 29, 2009, ernesto policella said…: my ticket giganthino and autograpahs 12 -5 77...you and me in boxset congratulations leon

At 7:23pm on August 25, 2009, Bossi said…: We Can't Dance is what I grew up on and was not just the first CD that I ever owned, but the very first album I ever owned... the music also happened to sync well with a rather iffy time in my childhood. Trespass, on the other hand, has a great blend... I particularly love "Stagnation" and "The Knife" has a great revolutionary sound.