The Bollenberg Experience: Installment Two
by John "Bobo" Bollenberg




The idea for the If Only Stones Could Speak album is that basic tracks are being recorded with a full band whilst solos are being added by certain guests afterwards.

Before we go into detail about the guests here's the line-up of the band which is recording the basic tracks:

Björn Johansson : guitars, keyboards, arrangements
Mats Segerdahl (Sinkadus) : drums
Rickard Biström (Sinkadus) : bass
Fredrik Karlsson (Sinkadus) : keyboards
Gergely Szekeres : drums

As you can see, three members of Sinkadus stepped in, but then again they have been friends with Björn Johansson for quite some time, Björn even producing their original version of Aurum Nostrum, which in the end led to their contract with Cyclops. The main idea for using these people is because they all know each other very well, are crafted musicians, and have a feel for that typical vintage prog sound, which is the main idea behind the entire concept.

Gergely Szekeres is a 17-year old student of Björn's who incidentally heard some material for this album whilst being in Björn's Discus Ursi studio. He fell in love with the song and, being a big fan of Mike Portnoy, probably will add some more extra spice as well.

Next up will be a RealAudio file of a collaboration between John "Bo Bo" Bollenberg and Björn Johansson which will NOT feature on the album.









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