DISCOGRAPHY
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When the World: Imagine deities have to attend school to learn how to build and control universes. The album explores what happens when the ego of an inexperienced deity collides with the needs of its creation.
Escher's Enigma returns with thunderous energy after a five-year hiatus. When the World is a full-fledged concept album right out of the 80s. True to form, the father/son duo of Russ and Brian Miller traverse a wide variety of musical influences in 45 minutes, from progressive rock to punk to acoustic pop to heavy metal. Their familial chemistry remains the glue that keeps the album from running away from itself... but just barely. Turn it up to 11, hold on to your hat, and get strap in for a truly awesome adventure.
Escher's Enigma returns with thunderous energy after a five-year hiatus. When the World is a full-fledged concept album right out of the 80s. True to form, the father/son duo of Russ and Brian Miller traverse a wide variety of musical influences in 45 minutes, from progressive rock to punk to acoustic pop to heavy metal. Their familial chemistry remains the glue that keeps the album from running away from itself... but just barely. Turn it up to 11, hold on to your hat, and get strap in for a truly awesome adventure.
Interpretations, Vol. 1: In August of 2016, the band released a collection of pop interpretations (not covers) that they recorded during 2015-2016 while working in the studio on a new, all-original, concept album. This CD includes interpretations of Kryptonite (3 Doors Down), Baba O'Riley / Let My Love Open the Door (The Who / Pete Townshend), Invincible (Pat Benatar), Come to Me (Goo Goo Dolls), Enter Sandman (Metallica), and Missed the Boat (Modest Mouse).
Award: The Akademia awarded "Interpretations, Vol. 1" Best EP in the Cover Category, October, 2016.
Award: The Akademia awarded "Interpretations, Vol. 1" Best EP in the Cover Category, October, 2016.
For a Moment: The February 2015 album For a Moment continues on the band's trajectory of providing introspective songwriting covering a contiguous set of adult contemporary musical styles. "For a Moment" contains 8 original songs, as well as interpretations of 2 popular tunes by well-known artists. This CD is perfect for unwinding after a long day. This adult contemporary disc contains a range of songs, from acoustic rock numbers "Should Have Known" and "When Your Heart" to singer-songwriter songs "My Guitar" and "Life of Solitude." "For a Moment" is a highly collaborative project that saw both musicians participating in the writing of the original songs and the interpretation of the covers. Brian Miller handled the guitars, vocals, and midi programming, while Russ played the bass guitar. The extraordinary quality of this CD is due to the fact that both musicians have significant recording experience. Brian continued his studio efforts by mixing and mastering this CD.
For a Moment received unanimous praise from music critics, including a rating of 10 out of 10 stars from Gashouse Radio, Gig Band Music, and Vents Magazine. Gashouse Radio says "It's eye-opening to find two musicians so sympathetic to each other's aims and willing to craft such distinctly unique music ... one cannot help to admire their skill." Gig Band Music says "If someone doubted the presence of brave and creative musicians in this era, Escher's Enigma exists as a strong rebuke to that fear. For a Moment is a reminder of what music still can be, not what we have lost." Vents Magazine says "It’s refreshing to hear music that is willing to engage, entertain, and provoke listeners. There is a tremendous amount of reflection on this album, introspective lyrical content and pensive arrangements, but the Millers are equally eager for their listeners to relate these songs to their own experiences. The music and presentation is intimate, but never insular."
For a Moment received unanimous praise from music critics, including a rating of 10 out of 10 stars from Gashouse Radio, Gig Band Music, and Vents Magazine. Gashouse Radio says "It's eye-opening to find two musicians so sympathetic to each other's aims and willing to craft such distinctly unique music ... one cannot help to admire their skill." Gig Band Music says "If someone doubted the presence of brave and creative musicians in this era, Escher's Enigma exists as a strong rebuke to that fear. For a Moment is a reminder of what music still can be, not what we have lost." Vents Magazine says "It’s refreshing to hear music that is willing to engage, entertain, and provoke listeners. There is a tremendous amount of reflection on this album, introspective lyrical content and pensive arrangements, but the Millers are equally eager for their listeners to relate these songs to their own experiences. The music and presentation is intimate, but never insular."
Awards for "For a Moment"
- The Akademia: Best Song in Pop Rock / Country Category for "When Your Heart."
- The Akademia: Best Song in the Cover / Rock Category for our interpretation of "Sweet Child O' Mine."
Reviews for "For a Moment"
Piece of Mind: The March 2014 EP Piece of Mind frames thoughts of friends and family in a rock context. This EP contains 5 original songs that bring back the glory days of arena rock, while presenting songs of this genre with a clean, modern production. This high-energy CD is perfect for a nice drive down the highway or for rocking out at the end of a long day. Piece of Mind is a collaborative project. Both musicians participated in the writing of four original songs, as well as the interpretation of one cover. Brian Miller handled the guitars, vocals, midi programming and most of the keyboards, while Russ played the bass guitar. The piano on “Keep Reaching” was contributed by Michael Murphy. Brian took the lead in the mixing and mastering of this EP. Piece of Mind received unanimous praise from music critics, including Music Emissions: "This is one of the most original sounding bands I've heard in quite some time...It's a ripe musical invitation into the world of a red hot band from the East coast...This outlier style of music is not only mastered by the Miller father/son dream team, it also deserves a much wider and attentive audience, to say the least."
Reviews for "Piece of Mind"
Reviews for "Piece of Mind"
From Me To There: The October 2013 EP From Me To There consists of original songs that explore the relationship between self and world: relationships past and present, fate, and fantasy. This CD combines 90s alternative rock with lush acoustic pop arrangements. "From Me To There" received unanimous praise from music critics, including 2013's highest 5-star rating from Vents Magazine: “With a sound ranging from Modern Rock, Indie, Pop/Rock, to Britpop, Escher’s Enigma has a uniquely creative sound that translates through every song and beat. Their songs are passionate, real, fun, alluring, and consistently well delivered. Escher’s Enigma offers a distinct family synchronicity and musicality that can be found with no other band of this day and age. "From Me To There" includes 5 tracks that will make you dance, pull out a lighter and sway, or dedicate to someone or some event that may have wronged you. While every track had an incredibly memorable quality worthy of many listens, a few tracks stuck out and made an impression.....No disappointments to be found with this band or EP that possesses an immense amount of talent and creativity. I very much look forward to hearing a full length CD hopefully before 2014.”
Reviews for "From Me To There"
Reviews for "From Me To There"