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Source: Umbrello Music Entertainment
The Future (of The Syn) Will Be Televised
New core lineup announced as Brislin, Dunnery and Nardelli
February 24th, 2008 — As a founder of TheONETV and founding member of the band The
Syn, Steve Nardelli has always shown himself to be a true innovator on many different levels.
With the recording of the new Syn CD (Big Sky) Nardelli takes that spirit of innovation to a new
plateau. The recording process of the album is going to be filmed and televised via IPTV
broadcast and mobile telephones world-wide. Music fans will have an intimate, inside
experience—a concept that is sure to take off so remember where it originated.
Nardelli is the lead singer, songwriter and overall "main man" of The Syn. In the past, The Syn
has included Yes members Chris Squire, Pete Banks and Alan White in its ranks, and currently
boasts a lineup that is every bit as impressive. Nardelli is joined by Francis Dunnery on guitar and
vocals and Tom Brislin on keys and vocals. Dunnery is probably best known for his work in the
legendary band It Bites and for his great solo work. He also played in Robert Plant's band (the
Led Zeppelin connection continues with Umbrello Records featuring John Paul Jones on their up-
coming Julie Felix release). Tom Brislin was the very talented keyboardist for Yes on their
symphonic tour and not only has worked with Meatloaf and Debbie Harry but also has his own
band called Spiraling, which has developed quite a following. The Syn will also be joined on the
new album by a number of very notable guest performers.
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Dateline: Summer 2007
Source: Music Web Express 3000
http://www.mwe3.com/archive/summer2007spotlight.htm
MWE3.com Summer Spotlight
UMBRELLO - The news in the rock world is that Chris Squire departed The SYN
at the end of 2006. SYN—the psych-pop band formed by Squire and Steve
Nardelli in ‘65 and disbanded when Squire formed YES in 1969—staged a
brilliant comeback CD, Syndestructible, at the end of 2005.
2007’s seven cut CD, Armistice Day debuts a classic rock title track fueled by catchy hooks
and utopian lyrics of world peace. The CD is further fleshed out with live
2006 XM radio versions of tracks from Syndestructible that feature key
contributions from YES drumming legend Alan White and guitarist Shane
Theriot. The Syndestructible covers are interesting, near unplugged versions
with White’s tasteful drumming offset by Theriot’s acoustic guitar and
acoustic piano from Gerard Johnson. Armistice Day may signal the end of the
2005 revival with Squire and Nardelli, so here’s wishing them both much
success in the future...
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Dateline: June 27th 2007
Source: Music Web Express 3000
http://www.mwe3.com/home.htm
http://www.mwe3.com/archive/pastfeature/feature-syn05-07.htm
CONSPIRACY leads to SYN
an interview with CHRIS SQUIRE and STEPHEN NARDELLI
By Robert Silverstein
On November 2nd, 2005, I had a rare opportunity to interview Chris Squire and Steve Nardelli.
Both were in L.A. to promote the arrival of Syndestructible, the new studio album from The SYN,
a band the two formed back in 1965 and had reformed in 2005. Much has happened since Syndestructible
and the Original Syn including a 2006 live DVD and a 2007 SYN CD, entitled Armistice Day. Chris Squire
has since left the SYN but as this archive interview intends, it's worth taking a look back at the
aftermath of Syndestructible and the Fall of 2005...
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Dateline: May 27th 2006
Source: Music Street Journal
http://www.musicstreetjournal.com/syndvd.htm
Review: The Syn - Syndestructible Tour 2006 DVD
By Gary Hill
Best known as one of the precursor bands to Yes, The Syn reunited recently and this DVD captures one of the shows on their reunion tour.
The lineup here is different than the one on their new CD, most notably with Alan White being added on drums. When you consider that the
bassist is also Chris Squire, it's obvious that Yes fans will be all over this.
Don't expect a huge production with lights and such. Also, don't expect to hear Yes.
While The Syn have some Yes sound to them (particularly the early incarnations of that band) this is no clone effort.
Vocalist Steve Nardelli's singing is probably closer to The Kinks than Yes, and that gives a much different texture to the music...
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Dateline: March 2006
Source: ProgressiveWorld.net
http://www.progressiveworld.net/synthe.html
Review: The Syn - Syndestructible
Reviewed by: Joshua Turner
The Syn - Syndestructible
Released: 2005
Label: Umbrello Records
Cat. No.: UMBRCD004
Total Time: 52:36
Like a Phoenix rising, The Syn comes out of nowhere and competes at full strength. For hockey fans, this might be debatable, but for progressive rock fans and even those of pro wrestling, this is a matter that's stone cold serious. As if they found the fountain of youth, their reincarnation makes Rip Van Winkle look like a weary old man. While their odometer shows mileage, they play with vehemence and vigor. Yes might have all the accolades, but this obscure band comes alive from the ashes.
I was unaware of their connections, let alone their existence, until I saw them live. In other words, they were literally in my backyard before I was ever exposed to their music. When I learned that Squire was reforming an old band, I immediately queried their tour schedule. It was at this time I found they were playing at a not-too-distant venue in the not-too-distant future. On a whim, I hit the road and at the spur-of-the-moment was in their presence front and center. Then, when I finally got around to spinning their disc, I was enlightened further. They were loud and clear on stage, but in the studio, they were every bit as good or better.
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Dateline: 2006/04/02
Source: Metal-Temple.com
http://metal-temple.com/review.asp?id=1446
Review: The Syn | Syndestructible
Reviewed by Georgia
UmbrelloRecords.com
1. Breaking Down Walls
2. Some Time, Some Way
3. Reach Outro
4. Cathedral Of Love
5. City Of Dreams
6. Golden Age
7. The Promise
Jeremy Stacey - Drums
Gerard Johnson - Keyboards & Vocals
Paul Stacey - Guitars 7 Vocals
Steve Nardelli - Vocals
Chris Squire - Bass & Vocals
40 years of silence... and the masterpiece is here. Without excess "Syndestructible", released by Umbrello Records, must be one of the most important releases in the latest years... at least to my ears. Cure for the soul.
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Dateline: 28th February 2006
Source: Guitar Center Music Foundation
http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/news/index.cfm?sec=news&newsID=4
The Guitar Center Music Foundation to host "An evening with Ray Kennedy and Friends" Featuring Macy Gray,
James Denton, Hugh Laurie and many others.
Tickets on Sale Now Through the Guitar Center Music Foundation,
the Avalon Hollywood and Groovetickets.com
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, February 28, 2006—The Guitar Center Music Foundation is proud to announce that it will host its first charity concert and silent auction on Tuesday, March 14, at Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Hollywood Blvd. “An Evening with Ray Kennedy and Friends” will feature performances by Macy Gray, The Dave Mason Band, The Syn, California Transit Authority, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Gia Ciambotti and celebrity band 16:9.
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Dateline: 15th February, 2006
Source: Santa Cruz (California) Metro Active
http://www.metroactive.com/papers/cruz/02.15.06/syn-0607.html
Chris Squire Just Says Yes to Syn
The Yes co-founder and king of all Rickenbackers explains the Syn's
roundabout reunion
By Bill Forman
Not many bands can claim to have released their best album 40 years
after their formation. The Rolling Stones certainly can't, and
neither can ... um ... OK, so maybe only a handful of bands actually
put out a new album four decades on. So when Chris Squire is
complimented on the new album from his pre-Yes outfit, the Syn, he's
still fairly amazed.
"Yeah, I think we came up with a very good album here, surprisingly
enough," says Squire. "And I do say surprisingly, because when we
finished making the album, we all listened to it and said, 'Wow,
this is a really good album.' That's why I'm working on promoting it
while Yes is taking a bit of a laid-back period--it's really been
very fulfilling for me."
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Dateline: 28th January, 2006
Source: Music Street Journal
http://www.musicstreetjournal.com/synconcert.htm
Syn - Live in Milwaukee, January 2006
By Josh Turner
When I got to the venue, I was surprised to see Alan White on the marquee. As my friend Adam said when I called him after the show, it would be great to see Chris Squire, but an event with both of them is something special. For the record, Adam is a drummer himself, so I can understand his envy. When I walked inside, I was instantly stunned. I've never seen Shank Hall so packed. It was standing room only. For the earlier set, I was able to find a place in the back, but after all my trouble; I decided I had to get closer to the stage. I came across a fellow named Mark who had an open seat upfront and he was kind enough to let me sit next to him. It turns out he flew from Florida to see this show. He justified this trip, because it was his favorite group and they had a very limited tour (13 stops to be exact). In the brief moments before the concert started, Mark described the band as a cross between The Who, Pink Floyd, and Yes. With this, my interest was greatly piqued. If they were even a fraction of those bands, I'd be an extremely happy camper...
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Dateline: January 2006
Source: The Cleveland Free Times
http://www.freetimes.com/
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Soundcheck: Chris Squire: Syn bassist
Jeff Niesel
FIRST FORMED IN 1967, the Syn opened for Jimi Hendrix when he made his UK debut. The band only existed for a short time before splitting,
as bassist Chris Squire went on to form Yes. Generally regarded as one of prog rock’s finest rhythm men, Squire reunited with original
Syn singer Stephen Nardelli last year to issue Syndestructible, an album that recalls the prog rock of the ’60s with its esoteric lyrics
and lengthy, slightly psychedelic songs. Squire spoke about the band and its upcoming tour via phone from his hotel room in New York,
where the group had just started its North American tour with Yes drummer Alan White filling in for Jeremy Stacey, who plays
on the album. —Jeff Niesel
What do you remember of opening for Hendrix’s first UK show?
It was a pretty confusing evening. Crazy, the whole thing. We didn’t think we would be the opening act for a band that could play.
We’d seen them rehearse, and they didn’t sound too good. It turned out great, because of course they could
play...
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Dateline: January 2006
Source: Lords Of Metal metal E-zine
http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/showinterview.php?id=1199&lang=en
Interview: The Syn - Issue 55
By Winston
Toward the end of this year the number one position of my yearlist was overtaken by
'Syndestructible', the new album of the reformatted band The Syn. This band meant a lot for the evolution of progressive music back in the sixties. Bassist Chris Squire ultimately founded Yes with Jon Anderson after The Syn and it is known how that went. We chat up with singer Steve Nardelli and we start in 1965…just kidding. It ís 2005 (when the interview was held) and when I speak to him on the telephone The Syn just did their first show at the new Marquee club in London.
So Steve, how was that for you, stepping on stage for the first time in forty years?
Well, I wasn't really that nervous, I just felt very strange. It was putting me back to the sixties when we played at the original Marquee
club...
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