- Trent Gardner
Infobox musical artist
Name = Trent Gardner
Origin =United States
Img_capt = Trent Gardner Live with Time Bandits
Genre =Progressive rock ,Progressive metal
Associated_acts = Magellan,James La Brie ,Leonardo the Absolute Man ,Mullmuzzler ,Explorers Club ,Time Bandits , Steve Walsh
Instrument =Keyboards ,Trombone ,Singing
Occupation =songwriter ,record producer ,manager
Years_active = 1990–present
Bands = Magellan
Label = Magna Carta, InsideOut,MuseWrapped Records
URL = [http://www.magellanweb.com Official Site]Biography
Trent Gardner was the fourth born of five children (three brothers and one sister). His was a musical family, with his father playing clarinet and singing in various groups, and his mother starting him off on piano. His musical exploration began at the age of 9. The catalyst according to him was, "my sister kept playing
Magical Mystery Tour ,Three Dog Night , and some other psychedelic stuff over and over. I just kind of freaked out over it."Trent's musical tastes eventually went in the direction of the 1970s prog outfits, but also included a keen interest in Chicago,
Earth Wind & Fire andBlood, Sweat & Tears .Trent Gardner resides these days in
Vacaville, California .Trent's main band, Magellan is known internationally for its own brand of progressive rock.
Trent has produced music with many renown artists such as Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Steve Walsh (Kansas),
Tony Levin (King Crimson ,John Lennon ,Pink Floyd ), Steve Howe (Yes),Terry Bozzio (U.K.,Missing Persons ), as well as a long list of other successful artists. His various "production" side projects include "Explorers Club" & "Leonardo The Absolute Man " (which include members ofDream Theater )As either performer, writer, or producer, he has credits on over 30 commercial album releases.
Affiliated with BMI as both publisher and songwriter, he is a voting member of
NARAS and a member of theNational Music Publishers Association .Trent is co-founder and COO of
HipSolve Media LLC.Trent also serves as General Manager of
Muse-Wrapped Records , LLC.Discography
=Magellan" albums=*"
Innocent God " (2007)
*"Symphony for a Misanthrope " (2005)
*"Impossible Figures " (2003)
*"Hundred Year Flood " (2002)
*"Test of Wills " (1997)
*"Impending Ascension " (1994)
*"Hour of Restoration " (1991)Trent's projects
*
Jack Foster III : Tame Until Hungry (2007)
*Jack Foster III : Raptorgnosis (2005)
*Jack Foster III : The Evolution of JazzRaptor (2003)
* (2001)
*Explorer's Club: Raising The Mammoth (2001)
*Explorers Club: Age of Impact (1997)
*Steve Walsh : Glossolalia (2000)
*Encores, Legends & Paradox (A tribute to ELP - 1999)Appearances
*
James LaBrie "Mullmuzzler: Keep It To Yourself":
**Songs: "Beelzebubba" (Trent Gardner - Keyboards/Trombone/Programming, Wayne Gardner - Horn Transcription)
**"As A Man Thinks" (Trent Gardner - Spoken Words).*James LaBrie "Mullmuzzler: 2":
**Song: "Afterlife".*
James Murphy "Feeding the Machine":
**Song:"Through Your Eyes (Distant Mirrors)" (Trent Gardner - Vocals).*"December People - Sounds Like Christmas"
**Song: "What Child Is This", "Happy X-mas/War Is Over".*"America Our Home"
**Song: "What Child Is This", "Happy X-mas/War Is Over".*"The Moon Revisited" (Pink Floyd Tribute Album):
**Song: "Money".*"Tales From Yesterday" (Yes Tribute Album)
**Song: "Don't kill the whale".*"Supper's Ready" (Genesis Tribute Album)
**Song: "Mama".*"To Cry You A Song" (Jethro Tull Tribute Album)
**Songs: "A Tull Tale", "Aqualung".*"Working Man" (Rush Tribute Album)
**Song: "Freewill".*"Tribute to the Titans"
**Songs: "Money", "Eclipse".External links
* [http://www.magellanweb.com Magellan]
* [http://www.hipsolve.com HipSolve]
* [http://www.muse-wrapped.com Muse-Wrapped Records]
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