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Victim of Illusion – Invisible Light

12/02/2018 By Dr Rob Fisher 1 Comment

In the hustle and bustle of daily life it is all too easy to become distracted, overwhelmed and in the ceaseless noise which perpetually surrounds us, to lose our way. The continual clamour of social media, the relentless bewitchment of consumer advertising, the unyielding presence of politics, comment, opinion and ‘fake’ news captivates and beguiles us. We lose all sense of … [Read more...]

Interview: Richard West and Glynn Morgan; Threshold

04/09/2017 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

With Threshold‘s eleventh album and first in three years, Legends of the Shires, appearing next month, I took the opportunity to talk to keyboardist Richard West and returning singer Glynn Morgan about the new album, the band’s illustrious history and future developments. You have a new album coming out: Legends of the Shires. It has so many resonances with your past … [Read more...]

Threshold – Legends of the Shires

01/09/2017 By Dr Rob Fisher 1 Comment

There is an exhilarating moment of revelation, approximately 3:30 into Stars and Satellites (Track 5), where the building crescendo in the wall of sound abruptly halts, leaving just an isolated keyboard and echoed vocal accompanied by a simple bass line, perfectly framed and accentuated by the silence. Fifteen seconds later the most glorious guitar solo penetrates and swells to … [Read more...]

Katatonia with Vola and Agent Fresco

29/12/2016 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London Friday 21st September 2016 This is my first visit to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire and I absolutely love it. Built in 1903 as a music hall, it became the BBC Television Theatre in 1953 and then a general music venue from 1994. As a space it is almost perfect for music. The acoustics are fantastic and the views of the stage from just about every … [Read more...]

Wolverine – Machina Viva

27/12/2016 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

Wolverine are an invigorating breath of fresh air. Although having their origins in death metal, the cradle which once rocked this Swedish based band has been well and truly left behind as, by their own confession, they have relentlessly explored inventive, progressive and melodic pathways as expressions of their music. They first appeared on my radar with the release of their … [Read more...]

Fates Warning – Theories of Flight

27/12/2016 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

Theories of Flight is a delightfully surprising and quite beautifully crafted mosaic of poignant lyrics and powerful, captivating music whose ultimate strength comes from being taken together rather than as a collection of individual tracks. Repeated listens bring a dawning realisation that the album has a startling elegance and finesse, one which is infused with a listless … [Read more...]

Katatonia – The Fall of Hearts

23/12/2016 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

Progressive music is profoundly existential. Not only does it capture the spirit of our time, it also resonates with crystal clarity in the generations who live in and through those times. For many of us prog, in particular, is a faithful companion, an ever present soundtrack comforting and uplifting us through thick and thin, challenging and confronting us through the highs … [Read more...]

Dream Theater, The Astonishing Live, The Palladium, London, February 2016

16/12/2016 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

The Astonishing – Live The Palladium, London Saturday 18th February 2016 There is a heightened sense of expectation and anticipation as a high spirited crowd gather on a chilly night outside the doors of the London Palladium for the opening night of Dream Theater’s world tour and the debut performance of their latest release, The Astonishing. Despite a long and varied … [Read more...]

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Phil Collins: Not Dead Yet

17/04/2017 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

Time and public perception have been neither kind nor entirely fair to Phil Collins. A hugely impressive song-writer, musician, performer and (to a … Continue Reading

Justin Cronin: The Passage

01/03/2017 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

I am normally dismissive of 'long' books. My general rule of thumb is anyone who needs more than 400 pages to tell a story probably isn't a good … Continue Reading

Alastair Reynolds: Revelation Space

26/11/2016 By Dr Rob Fisher Leave a Comment

For someone who claims to be a lover of science fiction writing it seems mighty strange that it has taken me this long to discover the literary … Continue Reading

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An Interdisciplinary Life

11/01/2017 By Dr Rob Fisher 2 Comments

21st century life is fundamentally interdisciplinary. From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, we live interdisciplinary lives. In all our … Continue Reading

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Hawaii’s Secret Getaway Spots

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Progressive Discoveries explores the worlds of progressive (rock) music, wine, education and travel, providing information, articles, reviews and opinion pieces written by Dr Rob Fisher and invited guest writers.

"Welcome to an interdisciplinary life. I care about things which have inherent meaning, value and purpose in a discordant and fractured world and passionately believe that interdisciplinarity is a way of living in the world which is capable of transforming people's lives. Being interdisciplinary gives you the tools you need to live your life more effectively and to cope a little better with making sense of the experiences we all wrestle with on a daily basis." Rob Fisher

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