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Reviews for The Way
 België - Belgium
Apri 19, 2011 - Jean-Pierre Lhoir - Music in Belgium
“Il régalera les fans du progressif des seventies, de Genesis, Pink Floyd, mais aussi Marillion époque Fish, IQ, Carptree ou Jupiter Society. Si vous êtes de ceux-là, ne manquez cet opus sous aucun prétexte”
“It will delight fans of the progressive seventies, of Genesis, Pink Floyd, but then Fish, Marillion, IQ, Carptree or Juipiter Society. If you're one of them, do not miss this album under any circumstances.”
 España - Spain
May 16, 2011 - Jordi Costa - Sinfomusic
TCP (Temporal Chaos Project), una banda de profundo carácter progresivo provenientes de Estados
Unidos, han editado, probablemente, el mejor disco del 2011. Después del sorprendente The Way (2009
), estos brillantes cerebros “yankees” han parido una obra maestra. Fantastic Dreamer es un auténtico
cofre dorado lleno de rico progresivo, muy bien trabajado y madurado a la perfección.
TCP (Temporal Chaos Project), a band with a deep progressive nature from the United States, have probably produced the best album of 2011. After the amazing The Way (2009), these “Yankee” brilliant
minds have delivered a masterpiece. Fantastic Dreamer is a treasure chest full of rich progressive, very
well-crafted music aged to perfection.
 France
April 4, 2011 - Peter Hackett - Music Waves
“Si l'on peut reprocher à TCP de manquer d'originalité et de ne pas prendre de risque, le résultat est au
final tellement cohérent et agréable à entendre que ce choix d'un rock progressif conventionnel est
surement le choix de la raison.”
Jun 3, 2011 - Mervin - Progressive Area
“Henry éclabousse littéralement cet album par son talent, que ce soit avec ses compositions, ses textes
ou sa voix. TCP compte aussi dans ses rangs deux autres compositeurs de talents, Blake TOBIAS
(claviers et basse) et Jack WRIGHT (guitare et batterie). Le combo sait s’entourer d’excellents invités, la
preuve, Glenn ARPINO aux claviers, Tom SHIBEN à la basse et Nicole TARNECKY au chant.”
“Henry literally splashes the album with his talent, whether with his compositions, his lyrics or his voice.
TCP also has in its ranks two other talented composers, Blake Tobias (keyboards and bass) and Jack
Wright (guitar and drums). The band also knows to surround himself with excellent guests- proof: Glenn
ARPINO on keyboards, Tom SHIBEN on bass and vocals Nicole TARNECKY.”
August 2011 - Alex Scheyder - Highlands Magazine
“Après un premier opus très remarqué en 2009 (THE WAY), le trio de TCP (TEMPORAL CHAOS
PROJECT) nous revient en grande forme pour un second album qui va faire parler de lui ! Si THE WAY
était prometteur mais pas complètement abouti, un grand pas a été franchi avec ce FANTASTIC
DREAMER de haute volée. En 9 titres, leur style et leur maturité s’affirme pour ce trio à la composition
atypique : HENRY TARNECKY au chant et aux claviers, BLAKE TOBIAS aux claviers et à la basse et
JACK WRIGHT à la guitare et à la batterie ! Nourri de diverses influences mais ne tombant jamais dans la
caricature ou la copie, TCP propose un rock progressif qui lui est propre et çà, ce n’ est pas rien !”
 Deustchland - Germany
May 10, 2011 - René Partucci - POWERMETAL.de
“TCP verstehen es, ehrliche Gefühle in ihrer Musik auszudrücken, ohne dabei kitschig oder aufgesetzt zu
wirken. Hier haben wir es nicht mit Leuten zutun, die einfach nur ihr Instrument beherrschen, aber im
Songwriting Schwäche zeigen. Vielmehr erscheint mir TCP wie ein durchdachtes Ganzes: Das Songwriting
, die musikalische Umsetzung, die Texte und sogar das Design des Artworks und des Booklets passen
ideal zusammen. Dies ist für eine erst so kurz existierende Band absolut ungewöhnlich.”
 Nederland - Netherlands
May 27, 2011 - André de Waal - Background Magazine
“...this album gets better playing session after session. It all culminates in the epic Vision which will bring TCP a huge step closer to the prog Champions League.”
Jun 6, 2001 - Markwin Meeuws - Progwereld
“En waarom gasttoetsenist Glenn Arpino niet gewoon aan het trio als vast lid wordt toegevoegd, is mij een
raadsel. Hij speelt op drie tracks mee, maar hij is ook de componist van het bijna 14 minuten durende
slotstuk Vision, dat overigens een spannende track is dat zijn lengte meer dan verdient.”
“Why Glenn Arpino is not a permanent member of the trio is beyond me. He plays on three tracks, but is
also the composer of the nearly 14-minute finale Vision, which incidentally is an exciting track that
deserves more than its length.
 Portugal
May 04, 2011 - Nuno Lourenço - Proggnosis
“TCP is one of the most promising progressive rock bands that I’ve listened [to] in a while and Fantastic
Dreamer ends up working as one of the best demonstrations of the wide scope that is progressive rock,
from its origins to the contemporary scene.
I know these are big statements, but the fact that remains is that I have been fascinated by this album and
what it has to offer to the point that it has been continuously playing for the past 2 weeks.”
 United Kingdom
May 03, 2011 - Steven Reid - Fireworks Magazine/Rocktopia/Sea of Tranquility
“Think what it would have been like if "Wish You Were Here" era Pink Floyd had decided that they wanted
to merge with Gabriel era Genesis to create a new, but familiar sound and then add a more contemporary
verve and a cutting edge production. You're getting there now, but there are still plenty of twists and turns
to make Fantastic Dreamer into what should genuinely be held up as a progressive rock classic - and I
don't say that lightly.”
May 08, 2011 - Geoff Feakes - Dutch Progressive Rock Pages
“Although it’s still early days, TCP have undoubtedly come-up with my favourite album of 2011 thus far.
They skilfully combine modern progressive rock sensibilities with the drama and (slightly eccentric)
grandeur of bands like Genesis and Gentle Giant...”
 United States
March 20, 2011 - Mark Johnson - Sea of Tranquility
“What every great band needs is an epic song that helps elevate them beyond the vast crowd of artists
out there struggling for attention. Vision is that song for TCP. I think this one will someday be celebrated
like the great prog epics of our time........This album is just incredible. Please don't miss the opportunity to
get in on the ground floor of this band.”
March 20, 2011 - Pete Pardo - Sea of Tranquility
“Fantastic Dreamer is easily an early candidate for Prog Album of 2011, so make sure to dig in deep to
what this exquisite banquet has to offer.”
March 23, 2011 - Tommy Hash - Ytesjam.com
“The new record is perfect melodic prog fodder for the NEARfest crowd and beyond, and one of the most
diverse neo minded releases to come about in a long time - boldly bolstering sonics that is just as strong
as anything that Pendragon has done.
Jun 2, 2011 - Raffaella Berry - Fire of Unknown Origin
“like many modern prog albums, Fantastic Dreamer is very much vocal-based, TCP achieves admirable
balance between the singing and the lush, varied instrumental sections.
July 13, 2011 - Ron Fuchs - Prognaut.com
“If you’re looking for an album that invokes the past and forges ahead, then get a copy of Fantastic
Dreamer today. For me it’s simply one of the best releases of 2011 and is without a doubt, highly
recommended.”
België - Belgium
May 05, 2009 - Jean-Pierre Lhoir - Music in Belgium
“Mais tout compte fait, ce que l'on préfère dans cet album, ce sont les morceaux chantés, car la voix de
Tarnecky est d'une particularité incroyable. Fans de progressif ? Alors sautez sur cet opus sans hésiter !”
“’The least we can say about this first album is that it will attract many. Fans of progressive? ...jump on
this album without hesitation!”
 Brasil
May 21, 2009 - Carlos Vaz - Progressive Rock & Metal
selected ALBUM OF THE MONTH (MAY 2009)
“they know how to create an astonishing, amazing and vibrant progressive rock music. Their music
sounds very impressive, full of grandiose passages, the instrumentation displays a deep Progressive
Rock feeling, combining Symphonic elements, with hints of Hard Rock and Prog Metal, constantly it’s
possible [to] hear a variety of sounds, with different musical arrangements, using atmospheric synths and
intense guitar solos...”
“... the main highlight of the band is the impressive vocal from Henry Tarnecky that sound like [a] main
instrument, defining the real course of the music...”
Deutschland
May 10, 2009 - Geschrieben von Thorsten Dieterle - FFM Rock
“Wer an die 70 Minuten Hörkonzentration aufbringen kann, hat aber sicherlich nicht seine Zeit
verschwendet.”
May 2009 - Muzik Zirkus Magazine - Stephan Schelle
“Die weiteren Stücke enthalten die gleichen Zutaten wie schon der Opener. Die Musik ist mit
Versatzstücken aus Progressive-, Symphonic- und Melodic-Rock sowie zappaeskem Flair gespickt. Retro
mäßige Sounds sowie Anleihen an alle möglichen Progbands finden sich verstreut auf diesem Album. Mal
hat man das Gefühl eine Passage von Yes, dann wieder Jethro Tull, King Crimson oder Frank Zappa zu
hören, um nur einige Beispiele zu nennen. Da wird so mancher seine Band wieder finden. Die drei
schaffen es aber, dass ihre Musik dabei nicht zu einem Plagiat verkommt.
The Way ist ein Album das man zunächst einmal für sich erschließen muss und das nicht sofort in den
Gehörgängen Einzug findet. Mit jedem Durchgang hört man dann aber weitere Nuancen in den Stücken,
die einem vorher nicht aufgefallen sind. Was zunächst wie ein etwas chaotisches Werk anmutete,
entwickelt sich in den folgenden Durchgängen doch zu einem äußerst spannenden und filigranen Werk.”
España - Spain
July 2009 - La Página Española de Rock Sinfónico y Progresivo - Juan Mellado
“TCP "Temporal Chaos" es un trío de músicos americanos, con una apuesta musical que suena y mucho
a PHIDEAUX, es decir a grupos como Gentle Giant, Genesis, ACT, Peter Gabriel y King Crimson
añadiendo a esto echo la particular voz de Henry Tarnecky que me recuerda y mucho a David Bowie.”
TCP "Temporal Chaos" is a trio of American musicians, a bet that sounds musical and much like PHIDEAUX, ie groups like Gentle Giant, Genesis, ACT, Peter Gabriel and King Crimson adding to this
particular echo the voice of Henry Tarnecky, which reminds me much of David Bowie”
 Italia - Italy
July 2009 - Flash Magazine - Max Salari
“...Ancora suono duro e cadenzato in “He’s Like You”, un piacevole intermezzo Dark. “I’m Me” ricorda la
musica dei norvegesi Fruitcake, mentre “Liberate Me” ritmata ed ottimamente arrangiata, segue le gesta
dei Gentle Giant, tanto per rimanere in tema anni ’70. Bello l’intermezzo di chitarra. Lascio per ultima la
stupenda “Mankind” con un piano eccellente che entra dentro e lascia partire la nostra fantasia.”
 Suomi - Finland
May 27, 2009 - MAGE - Rock Reviews
“Together with a variety of guests, the trio have crafted themselves [a] unique sound exploring the depths
of art and progressive rock (bringing in mind early David Bowie, Genesis, King Crimson, and Phideaux
among others). The course of the album is largely set to meaningful lyrics and creative songwriting that
culminates in excellent hook lines..”
France
Progpulsion (April 2009)
"Excellente surprise américaine...TCP enchante l’auditoire pour différentes raisons: un son excellent, des
compositions originales, des envolées superbes, un Mellotron entêtant..."
"Excellent American surprise...TCP enchants the audience for various reasons: an excellent sound,
original compositions, superb flights, Mellotron..."
Jul 1, 2009 - Christophe Gigon - Progressia
“Si The Light de Spock’s Beard (1995) ne laissait que vaguement présager de l’incroyable carrière qui
suivra, The Way, par sa force et sa cohérence internes, embrasse de folles espérances.”
“If The Light by Spock's Beard (1995) only vaguely predicted the incredible career which followed, The
Way, by its force and its coherence, embraces these incredible hopes.”
Nederland
Jul 20, 2009 - Markwin Meeuws - Progwereld
“uittrekselpagina: “...zo opgeruimd en helder klinkt ook "The Way". De muziek van TCP heeft een
onbezorgd, haast zonnig karakter. Desondanks klinkt het nergens zoet, overdreven bombastisch of
kitscherig. Naast de geijkte invloeden van Genesis, Spock's Beard en Kansas, zou ik daaraan graag zelf
Kayak als invloedsbron willen toevoegen.”
“The sound of ‘The Way’ is bright and organized. The music of TCP has a carefree, almost sunny vibe,
nevertheless, never too sweet, bombastic, or cliche! Besides obvious influences as Genesis, Spock's
Beard and Kansas, I definitely would add Kayak as an influence source.”
Sep 20, 2009 - Menno Von Brucken Fock - Boundaries Unlimited - (Dutch Progrock Pages)
“In conclusion I can only say this album combines the best characteristics of the legends in prog music
with astonishing original compositions and superb craftsmanship from all musicians involved. A really nice
offering and I would like to invite anyone to check this album out more than once!
 Norge - Norway
Jun. 06, 2009 - Merlinprog
“...er det et sound hvor nytt og gammelt forenes ypperlig, idet den klassiske proggen får en god dose
injeksjon av mer moderne musikalsk tankegods. Vokalisten Henry Tarnecky har en virkelig god stemme
som virker å kunne tilpasse seg de mest skiftende musikalske landskapene tilsynelatende totalt
uanstrengt, og med enorm selvsikkerhet. Tarnecky har visse likheter med Peter Gabriel, og med en slik
bredde i stemmen som han kan oppvise gir det rom for bandet til å bevege seg nesten hvor de måtte
ønske.”
“...it is a sound where the new and old are greatly united, as this classic prog gets a good injection of
more modern musical ideas. Vocalist Henry Tarnecky has a really good voice that seems to be able to
adapt to the changing musical landscapes that seems totally effortless, and with enormous confidence.
Tarnecky have certain similarities with Peter Gabriel, and with such a breadth of voice that he can boast
of providing the space for the band to move nearly wherever they want.”
United States
Apr. 16, 2009 - Pete Pardo - Sea of Tranquility
“This is thoroughly enjoyable stuff here, TCP paying homage to their heroes from the 70's yet creating a
CD that can be listened to and enjoyed for its modern sensibilities. Mellotron lovers dig in deep, as there's
plenty of sumptuous sounds to be heard here, alongside a plethora of other keyboard tapestries, stellar
guitar work, and tight grooves. The Way is, quite simply, way cool.”
Apr. 26, 2009 - ProgCat - Proggnosis Review
“All in all an Excellent Debut Album that should be checked out. These guys have a bright future!”
May 06, 2009 - Dean Pedley - Sea of Tranquility
“this really comes highly recommended with some clever and creative arrangements that make this a
hugely entertaining listen and TCP have made an excellent start to their recording career”.
May 06, 2009 - Jon Neudorf - Sea of Tranquility
“Their style pays homage to 70s greats like Genesis, but they are not copycats by any means. They
incorporate modern sounds in their old style approach that sounds absolutely fantastic to these ears.”
Jun 07, 2009 - Tommy Hash - Ytsejam
“...this band is incomparable to many other bands – inundated with jangly guitars, metaphors of six string
crunch, staccatos, odd time signatures, key changes, flourishing synths, ‘Trons, multi-faceted production,
and active tune variances, TCP proves to be an inventive band.”
Aug 03, 2009 - Michael Popke - Progression Magazine
“...primary Genesis comparisons come in the form of Henry Tarnecky's Peter Gabriel-inspired vocals,
Blake Tobias' dancing keys ...Shallow thinkers need not bother. "
Oct 17, 2009 - Ron Fuchs - Prognaut
“Vocally, Tarrnecky is one of the more unique in the genre, in which he reminds you of many singers yet
sounding nothing like them. The rest of the band provides an amazing musical canvas to back him up.
In my opinion they combine all of the best characteristics that encompasses the progressive rock genre.
The band stays clear of useless noodling which gives each song a welcome listen. This is one of the
better debuts of 2009...”
Dec 13, 2009 - Deathrabbit - The Prog Archives
“Just a warning, this is probably one of my favorite albums of 2009, so expect some bias. I guess if I had
to make a reductionist summary of the album, I would say that it sounds like someone took Yes, Genesis,
Fish, Dream Theater, and every darker piece from the Romantic period, threw them in a blender, added
some nutmeg, and hit ‘frappe’."
March 23, 2011 - Mark Johnson - Sea of Tranquility
“This is a dynamic and challenging debut album, both musically and lyrically. The deep lyrics and
profound subjects are unusual for a band's debut and that is what sets this band apart from the many
modern classic prog 'sound alikes'.
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Fantastic Dreamer
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Fireworks Magazine,
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Koid 9 Magazine, Issue #78 July 2011 (FR)
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Highlands Magazine,
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