The Madrigal Project, an innovative new musical collective, is proud to announce the release of their debut album, ’11th Hour’, available for pre-order now for October 11, 2024 release on CD, double vinyl and digital/streaming platforms.

The album’s first two tracks, ‘Maude Frantic’ and ‘A Question of Wait and Matter’ will be released as pre-release singles on digital/streaming platforms over the coming weeks. Each will be accompanied by two new music videos, produced by Crystal Spotlight, along with drum playthrough videos by Kevin Dodson.

“The Madrigal Project is a realization of a dream that took a lifetime to achieve, brought to life by a community of amazing musicians and artists, here at the 11th Hour…” – Kevin Dodson

The brainchild of Kevin Dodson, a former architect of the cult progressive rock band Madrigal, The Madrigal Project seeks to breathe new life into the progressive rock genre with ambitious songwriting, high production values and a stellar lineup of all-star musicians. The debut album ’11th Hour’ features an impressive roster of guest musicians, each bringing their unique individual talents to the project:

Adam Holzman (Miles Davis, Steven Wilson) on keyboards
Oliver Wakeman (Yes, The Strawbs) on keyboards
Billy Sherwood (Yes, Asia, Circa) on bass
Michael Lewis (Jon Anderson, Jean-Luc Ponty) on guitar
Jane Getter (Jane Getter Premonition) on guitar

Kevin Dodson brings the same creative energy and spirit that defined Madrigal’s albums, ‘Waiting’ (1988) and ‘On My Hands’ (1996). Both of these albums remain cult favourites among crossover prog enthusiasts and The Madrigal Project builds on this foundation, infusing it with contemporary influences and fresh collaborations.

’11th Hour’ was meticulously recorded at Dodsongs Productions and Soundlogic Audio, engineered and mixed by Kevin Dodson and John Van Houdt, with mastering by Andy Van Dette at Evolve Mastering, NYC. The album’s striking artwork was created by Hajo Mueller, renowned for his iconic illustration and design work with Steven Wilson.

The music on ‘11th Hour’ is inspired by legends like Gentle Giant, Peter Hammill, Jethro Tull, Yes, Genesis, Peter Gabriel and combines progressive rock’s classic elements with modern sensibilities. Kevin Dodson’s songwriting, drumming, and vocals are central to the album’s dynamic and unique sound.

The album features nine tracks:

Maude Frantic
A Question of Wait and Matter
Canvas
I’m No One
11th Hour
Breaking August
Sumpin’ Ovit
Sisters
Boat 5

The Madrigal Project delivers a dynamic, exciting, and engaging addition to the progressive rock scene with ’11th Hour’. This album offers fans a unique listening experience, with high production values evident in the music, music videos, and marketing strategy.

The Madrigal Project is:

Kevin Dodson (drums, percussion, guitars, keyboards, bass, vocals, production)
John Van Houdt (bass, guitars, vocals, production)
Harry Fix (keyboards, vocals)
Charles Swanson (saxophones, flute, electronic wind instrument)

To promote ’11th Hour’, The Madrigal Project have commissioned two music videos for the tracks “Maude Frantic” and “A Question of Wait and Matter”, both produced by Crystal Spotlight. The band is committed to providing a comprehensive and immersive experience for their audience, unlike anything seen before in the progressive rock community.

Crystal Spotlight, known for their work with Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Fish, Haken, and Leprous, will also manage the band’s online marketing, creating a deep and immersive album campaign for followers of the project.