Albums / Clips
Consumption
2005
The 2nd release by Eyestrings has received much critical praise, especially from within the progressive rock community. Featuring long-form compositions and melodies that alternately flow delicately and rock intensely, the album is an emotional roller-coaster, culminating in the 20-minute "Lifelines.""Even though this review, and undoubtedly others, mentions the darker style of Eyestrings music, the album is ultimately rather uplifting and a joy to listen to." (9 out of 10)
- Mark Hughes, Dutch Progrssive Rock Page (DPRP)
$12.00
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- Valid For A Week - clip one - clip two
- Stagnant - clip
- Code of Tripe
- Slate Clean - clip
- Groove Seven - clip
- Lifelines
Total Time: 63 minutes
Burdened Hands
2004
The 1st release by Eyestrings is an eclectic array of rock styles, from progressive ("Empty Box") to poppy ("Just A Body"). The songs vary in theme and approach, from frighteningly aggressive ("Time Will Tell") to lightheartedly humorous ("Slackjaw"). The debut album is a fine representation of the band's range."There is enough complexity in the music to keep you coming back for more. There are catchy melodies plastered in all the cavernous regions of the music."
- Josh Turner, ProgressiveWorld.net
$12.00
- Recovery - clip one - clip two
- Itchy Tickler - clip
- Dead Supermen - clip
- Anachronism - clip
- Funnel - clip
- Just A Body - clip
- Slackjaw - clip
- Nothing - clip
- Time Will Tell - clip
- Empty Box - clip one - clip two
Total Time: 66 minutes
The Noble Knave
2007 - NOW SHIPPING!
Ryan Parmenter's new solo release is often zany, poppy, and lively. The album is intended to be instantly fun, undeniably melodic, and a rewarding treat upon repeated listening. As with his first solo release, "Helvetica," the instrumentation of "The Noble Knave" is made up of layers of keyboard-triggered sounds (much more realistic than "synthy"), and the end result is a virtual one-man-band with a stylish array of songs.See the special section for The Noble Knave at Ryan's website, featuring complete lyrics, artwork, and trivia!
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- Züccer - clip
- Keep Crying - clip
- Dating My Frankenstein - clip
- Starving - clip
- Diamond Eggshell - clip
- I Dig Your Head - clip
- All Ways - clip
- Sterilized - clip
- Dream - clip
- No Matter How You Spend Your Day - clip
- I'm Just A Guy - clip
- The Noble Knave - clip
- Come Along - clip
Total Time: 59 minutes
Helvetica
1995
Ryan Parmenter recorded this first solo release at age 17. What began as experiments in MIDI sequencing turned into a full-fledged album of quirky, melodic tunes. Composed of 5 instrumentals (featuring the 9-minute "Supersaturated") and 5 songs with vocals (featuring the ascerbic "Caning" and the freaky "Bastard Brine"), each track is bursting with challenging, insteresting, and memorable musical moments. Available now for the first time since its limited 1995 release, "Helvetica" was where Ryan's unique music all started!"One man progressive rock opera. Part Genesis, part Canterbury, part Zappa--this is some really impressive stuff!!!"
- The Wild Places
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- Assassination Cake - clip
- The Computer - clip
- Conflict - clip
- Supersaturated - clip
- Nodrog - clip
- Bastard Brine - clip
- Bob's Nub - clip
- Treachery - clip
- Caning - clip
- Voices - clip
Total Time: 52 minutes
Trespass soundtrack
2005
Josh Corbin and Brad Voorhees produced this effective thriller, which finds eight college kids lost and then squatting in the wrong cabin--the worldly realm of a long-dead soul who is out for revenge. Ryan Parmenter's soundtrack crosses many genres, from traditional symphonic arrangements to jazz, electronica, and even emo. Sometimes hauntingly beautiful, and in moments downright frightening, this almost entirely instrumental score evokes emotions even without the accompanying images.Please note: This disc is a high-quality printed CDR with color booklet in a slim jewel case.
$10.00
- Main Titles - clip
- Haunt - clip
- Autumn (all) - clip
- Beat - clip
- Chase - clip
- Lounge - clip
- Emo (instrumental) - clip
- Rope - clip
- Low Tones - clip
- Beneath - clip
- Autumn (guitars) - clip
- Sighting - clip
- Remnants - clip
- Mind Breach - clip
- Autumn (piano) - clip
- Strings - clip
- Showdown - clip
- Lament - clip
- Autumn (synth) - clip
- Emo (stuck in a dream) - clip
Total Time: 49 minutes
Goblin Wars soundtrack
2003
Adam Kelly and Michael Bush pushed low-budget, high-tech widardry to the limit in this feature about the demise of a good king and the rise of tyranny. Fun to watch with great moments of humor and several scenes that are breathtaking (especially when considering that most of it was shot in a backyard), this is an exemplary low-budget fantasy film. Ryan Parmenter's grandiose soundtrack nods to the styles of several great cinematic composers, with many musical peaks and valleys throughout.Please note: This disc is a high-quality printed CDR with color booklet in a slim jewel case.
$10.00
- Prologue - clip
- Goblin Wars Theme - clip
- Goblin March - clip
- Battle Pulse - clip
- Ugly Meeting - clip
- Potion Shop - clip
- Tavern Rhythm - clip
- Tavern Waltz - clip
- Deadly Mix - clip
- Prison - clip
- Romp - clip
- Ancestry - clip
- Triumvirate - clip
Total Time: 36 minutes
High End soundtrack
2001
Mark Thomas Elliott brought his first feature to the big screen in 2001, a meditative drama about a young man trying to escape his already-tangled past. Ryan Parmenter's scoundtrack is delicate and ethereal, with a few upbeat moments here and there, and proves for great mood music outside of the context of the film. The reprise at the end nicely ties together many of the musical themes.Please note: This disc is a high-quality printed CDR with color booklet in a slim jewel case.
$10.00
- Triangle Strings - clip
- Groove Down - clip
- Moment - clip
- Daughter - clip
- Sad Thirteen - clip
- Hal's Theme - clip
- Monk 1 - clip
- Melt Down - clip
- Diner - clip
- Palpitation - clip
- Pulse - clip
- Gil's Room - clip
- Monk 2 - clip
- High End Reprise - clip
Total Time: 37 minutes