Happy Holidays from Bill Berends / Mastermind!

It has been some time since I've written, but I have some music news to wrap up 2016. First off, for MASTERMIND fans, the entire Mastermind back catalog is now finally available streaming on bandcamp and as full fidelity CD quality downloads, including the 2010 Insomnia album.

mastermind.bandcamp.com

Now for the news: I've launched a new online music shop called BENVALIA MUSIC, which has been in the works for a while. Initially envisioned to present my new music and other various solo recordings made outside of MASTERMIND, the concept grew to encompass other artists I've worked with over the years whom I feel deserve a wider audience. Both BENeficial to the artist & of VALue to the listener, the not-so-mythical kingdom of Benvalia Music will continue to present interesting and compelling music made outside of the mainstream. Eventually my new music will be on there as well. :)

Benvalia Music showcases works performed, produced, and/or curated by resident musician/producer Bill Berends. Home to a careful selection of styles, bands and artists, it was set up to bring quality music to fans world-wide.

benvalia.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/BenvaliaMusic

I invite you to listen to our initial offerings at Benvalia:
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Bill Berends - Life Cycle - new age electronica with guitar, originally released in 1988
Bill Berends - In My Dreams I Can Fly - now available as download on the site 2012

The Name - Mirrors - music from keyboardist brother David Berends band, recorded in the early 80's. Full blown 24 track studio recording with both progressive and contemporary 80's influences. This is the first time these recordings have been made publicly available.

Michael West - God-Sex-Money - solo instrumental prog-rock keyboards in the Emerson/Wakeman vein 1992 (remastered)
Michael West - Black September - full heavy prog band with vocals 1994 (remastered)
Michael West - Teardrop Conception - full band with modern influences 2010

Starter Planet - Starter Planet - 80's influenced electronica instrumental and vocal prog-pop
Starter Planet - Awakening - dreamy relaxing film score background electronica.
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This is just the start with more releases planned including TANK (70's-80's Berends bros), a variety of Bill Berends solo works recorded from the 80's thru today, electronica, both archival and brand new, more recordings from The Name, and several other artists under consideration.

Benvalia will be featured on Friday Night Progressive (FNP) this Friday Dec.16th at 9PM EDT. Tune in!

fridaynightprogressive.com

Thanks for reading. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a great New Year!!

See you in 2017 !!! Bring it on!!

Your friend in music,

Bill Berends

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Visit: billberends.com - mastermindband.com - Benvalia Music