Artist News: Erik Norlander's ''Neurosaur'' Included In MTV Fashion Show

Models walked the runway to keyboard virtuoso Erik Norlander's song "Neurosaur" in the new Bad Boy Films MTV show "If I Were King" which premiered April 9th. The documentary celebrates the 10th anniversary of Diddy's Sean John fashion line. It offers a private look at one of the most public figures in entertainment. The premiere episode was rebroadcast on Saturday, April 12 at 2PM ET.

"Neurosaur" songwriter Erik Norlander comments, "I was really impressed with how well my song suited Diddy's event. The cathedral-like hall in which the runway segment was staged -- giant hanging chandeliers and all -- certainly called for a weighty, epic soundtrack with some strong gothic and classical overtones. I am happy to have provided it with 'Neurosaur.' The show's producers have really shown some great vision, both optically and sonically."

"Neurosaur" was originally released in 1997 on Erik Norlander's debut solo CD Threshold and then re-released and remastered on the Threshold Special Edition 2CD reissue in 2007 on Norlander's Think Tank Media label, distributed by ProgRock Records / Ryko Distribution. Norlander's strong compositional vision, state-of-the-art production sensibility, command of vintage technology and masterful keyboard technique permanently burned Threshold into progressive rock history. Virtuoso keyboardist Erik Norlander was joined by drummer / percussionist Greg Ellis (The Matrix films, Vas) and bassist Don Schiff (Rocket Scientists, Lana Lane) to create a prog rock power trio whose depth and range matched past greats such as ELP, Rush and Cream.

In 2007, Erik re-released the astounding 2CD version of Threshold complete with 10 bonus tracks and a high-resolution Quicktime video of Erik performing his legendary "Trantor Station" live at the California ProgWest progressive music festival on his famous modular Moog synthesizer. In addition, the Special Edition package includes an ultra-deluxe 20-page full-color CD booklet with extensive liner notes by Erik, rock keyboard icon Keith Emerson, the participating musicians and numerous others contributors associated with the album. "Neurosaur" also appears on Erik Norlander's two live releases, the Stars Rain Down CD (2004) and Live Iin St. Petersburg DVD (2006).

For more information about Erik Norlander, please visit www.eriknorlander.com and www.myspace.com/eriknorlanderandlanalane. For more info about "If I Were King," please visit www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/if_i_were_king/series.jhtml.

[Source: Serge Entertainment PR; photo: CalProg 2005 ? 2005 Stephanie Sollow]