Enchant (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Enchant


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Background = group_or_band
Years_active = 1989 - present
Genre = Neo-progressive rock
Symphonic rock
Art rock
Origin = San Francisco, United States
Label = InsideOut Music
Current_members = Doug Ott
Ted Leonard
Bill Jenkins
Ed Platt
Sean Flanegan
Past_members = Michael "Benignus" Geimer
Paul Craddick
URL = [http://www.theoasis.cc/ Official website]

Enchant is an American neo-progressive rock band, formed in 1989. Their music is characterized by ambitious lyrics and melodies along with harmonic experimentation.

History

Enchant's origins reach back to the end of the 1980s but the actual launch only comes when Steve Rothery became aware of this new band; he helped produce "A Blueprint of the World" in England in 1993, and he also joined in as a guest musician. The rights for this debut album had previously secured a small German label. In the same year the first tour on Europe followed. "Wounded" (1996) helped them to allure many new fans. "Time Lost" (1997) was released for a tour with Dream Theater. It had four new tracks and previously unreleased material. "Break" (1998) was promoted live on stage with Spock's Beard and later with Marillion. "Juggling 9 Or Dropping 10", "Blink of an Eye" and "Tug of War" reinforced their status as a unique and a serious band.fact|date=November 2007 These albums also have opened the band's road for touring in Germany together with Spock's Beard and the California Guitar Trio. Their live album, "Live At Last" was released as a double CD and a double DVD set also.

Lineup

*Doug Ott - guitar
*Ted Leonard - vocals
*Bill Jenkins - keyboards
*Ed Platt - bass guitar
*Sean Flanegan - drums

Discography

tudio albums

* "A Blueprint of the World" (1995)
* "Wounded" (1996)
* "Time Lost" (1997)
* "Break" (1998)
* "Juggling 9 Or Dropping 10" (2000)
* "Blink of an Eye" (2002)
* "Tug of War" (2003)

Live Albums

* "Live At Last" (2004)

Videography

* "Live At Last" (2004)

ee also

Related Genres
* Neo-progressive rock
* Progressive metal
* Symphonic rock
* Art rock
* Progressive rock

External links

* [http://www.theoasis.cc Enchant's official website] (dead Link)
* [http://www.myspace.com/enchantband Enchant's MySpace page]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fvfqxq8gld0e Allmusic entry]