Name: Twelve Half Steps
Brand: Andy Jackson

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EANTCD21096

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

CD and Bluray

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-26

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Signed copies: No

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929479630

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CDx2

Artist

Andy Jackson

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Esoteric Antenna

Esoteric Antenna is an imprint launched in March 2012, dedicated to releasing brand new albums of Progressive and Classic Rock. Managed by a team of music enthusiasts, the label aims to bring both established artists and new emerging acts to the forefront of the music scene.

With a focus on quality and innovation, Esoteric Antenna seeks out artists who push boundaries and challenge traditional genres. From legendary rock icons to fresh talent, each release from *Esoteric Antenna* promises a unique musical experience that will captivate fans old and new.

As you browse our collection, you'll discover a diverse range of albums that showcase the rich tapestry of Progressive and Classic Rock. Whether you're seeking timeless classics or groundbreaking contemporary sounds, *Esoteric Antenna* has something for every discerning music lover.

This eagerly awaited follow up to Andy Jackson’s acclaimed album Signal To Noise (2014) and 73 Days At Sea (2016) sees this original musician and producer explore new musical ground to great effect.

Twelve Half Steps is a purely instrumental album; a fascinating collection of compositions in modal scales.

Andy explains: “Twelve half steps; Twelve modal scales; Twelve blank sheets of paper with rigid frames. Twelve exercises in style. Twelve rocks turned over, twelve objects underneath, each one half expected, half revealed.The limitations were opportunities. Start walking in a prescribed direction, get to the corner, see what’s round that. The rigidity of the start creating a freedom of movement once in the landscape, knowing that there are no wrong answers. It’s not a bug, it’s a feature. Each piece was started and finished before the next was considered. Each piece stands on its own, but they are linked as the same steps were traced on again and again. The same shapes but painted with different colours each time.”

As one would expect of a musician, engineer and producer of the pedigree of Andy Jackson, this new album is once again nothing short of impressive, both sonically and musically. The release also features a Blu Ray disc featuring stunning 96 kHz / 24-bit 5.1 Surround Sound and Dolby Atmos Mixes. Twelve Half Steps is one of the most original and impressive albums of the year.

Twelve Half Steps

Music GB