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A soundscape of sound fantasies on the edge of reality - where dreams begin. Impressive arrangements which can almost be called rock symphonies. Filigreed, sensitive melodies, and a bombastic musical universe create a unique synthesis, requiring each other. This is the music of Shades of Dawn, a progressive rock band from Duesseldorf. Where powerful guitars, elaborated melodies and varied keyboard parts alternate, parallels to CAMEL, YES, GENESIS and ELOY become apparent. Nevertheless, SOD have created their very own special style. In 1993, the Dusseldorf-based band KAWUMM were looking for a lead vocalist and finally found Hans-Juergen Klein, an experienced guitarist, vocalist and composer. Their line-up already consisted of two keyboardists, a lead guitarist, a drummer and a guy who played doubleneck bass & guitar. Shortly afterwards, the group's name was changed to SHADES OF DAWN. In autumn of the same year, after playing a gig at an international street fair, original lead g...