CHAIN REAKTOR is a Netherlands progressive rock band. The band members may surprise you. They are a new family band that played in other well noted bands from the Netherlands. The band is made of two brothers, their father and a friend. Their debut 7song CD was Mixed and Mastered by Bart Lann. The band members are ERIK LAAN: Keyboards, vocals; BART LAAN: Guitar, flute, vocals: MARK OP TEN BERG: Bass and ARJAN LAAN: Drums & Percussions. Special guests include: Suzan Van Den Engel: Backing vocals; Sophie Zaaijer: Violin and Martin Sreckfuss: Saxophone. THE DAY THAT NEVER CAME starts out this CD in a very interesting way. You can hear birds whistling in the wind as the band comes in soaring in the breeze. The harmonies are very strong as well as the flute and guitar solos. Epic way to start out a CD. ENJOY YOUR LIFE have amazing harmonies once again as they dance around a happy playing piano and excellent guitar riffs. HOMESICK is a very heartfelt song that will make you drift away for a while. A song that you will, definitely, get lost in. A THOUSAND DIAMONDS brings this amazing CD to an end. which will have you listening intensely as the band shows off all their wares. This band is a MUST to hear. You can find them on: Bandcamp, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Instagram, You Tube, AllMyLinks and Amazon Music. Please check them out. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [www.steelnotes magazine.com
