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'This is a merging of instrumental electronic music and prog rock with a touch of metal at times.. all with crazy time signatures' - Bruce Gall, ARFM 'Dave Pearson sets himself up with the challenge of letting the drummer go first on his new two-disc release, 'Signatures.' Working off complex drum rhythms and fills improvised by Zsolt Galantai, Pearson lights up the place with full-on prog-worshipping goodness in a style that is unmistakably classic Computerchemist. The guitar alone will set your brain on fire. A welcome return from Computerchemist!' - John Shanahan, Hypnagogue 'The new double album 'Signatures I & II, by much talented Dave Pearson (aka Computerchemist) reveals both krautrock, electronics and progressive rock at it's very finest. Starting with 'Signatures I', we will travel into the world of krautrock for sure, especially the first half of the album it's very evident. It's like listening to some of the best 'Tangerine Dream' music from the early 70's. It strikes you immediately that the mighty 'Computerchemist' has been influenced by this supergroup to a large extent. And while the first half of the album is TD oriented in many ways, the later half is aching much more towards the sounds of 'Ozric Tentacles' if you ask me. The cosmic shimmering sounds along with the powerful drumming takes place, it's almost like listenng to a one-man Ozric army. Dave certainly knows every trick in the book, and with this album he has eclipsed himself once again.Very tasty intricate cosmic rock from start to finish. As we move along, we get to his other album called 'Signatures II'. This album (being my fave of the two) is leaning much more towards electronic rock. But the obvious oozing sounds of Ozric Tentacles cannot be escaped!. Just listen to the amazing piece 'Floor Zero' and you'll be in for a lush treat for sure. The very tasty sounds of the guitars and ethereal synths will leave you quite breathless I'd say. My favorite track on the album without a doubt! Pour a bit of 'Ozric Tentacle', then add some tasty Pink Floyd sounds mixed with some classic Tangerine Dream textures. Stir well, then add a bucketload of Dave Pearson's own imaginative style. Shake again and stir it well, and you'll have the latest Computerchemist masterpiece. I would easily and without a doubt recommend this double album to listeners who crave for an infectious and adventurous Berlin-influenced journey, with a dash of prog rock thrown in the mix.!' - Kristian Persson, Tangram's Music Blog 'Computerchemist aka/ Dave Pearson has released his most interesting album to date, in no small part due to the excellent drumming of Zsolt Galantai. For me the whole album is interesting, with excellent drumming, tasty sequencer work, very interesting bass lines and some excellent and well placed guitar work by Mr. Pearson. Highly recommended!' - Greg Allen, author Klaus Schulze: Electronic Music Legend 'What a start to the new year for Dave Pearson, aka Computerchemist, with a new double album 'Signatures'. It's hard to fit it into a certain category, sometimes we hear raw Krautrock and other times it retains a more electronic stance with sequences and percussion working in harmony, throughout. Production is first class, but the strength throughout the discs is the dynamics of the music diving headlong into a musical whirlwind of meaty real drumming from Hungarian musician Zsolt Galantal and the embellishment of Dave's strong powerful guitar chords and sequencing. For more adventurous progressive EM fans, hang on to your seats and enjoy the ride.' - Mick Garlick, Sequences Magazine "Well executed, uplifting, yet laid back Berlin-influenced electronic music, with some Prog and jazz-rock overtones, intricate but tasteful drumming and some very interesting guitar work. Will be getting regular spins here at Progzilla Towers!" - Cliff Pearson, Progzilla Magazine "All too often an album arrives in the Soundscapes Office accompanied by the press 'blurb' decla
