This week, our friend and resident reviewer, Dr. Rob Fisher, launches a new recurring series entitled Progressive Resonances. In each installment, Rob will explore a universal human theme through the power and emotional resonance of music. The inaugural episode explores loneliness, drawing on music from artists as diverse as Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, Steven Wilson, and Black Sabbath.
Anthony Rowsick (aka the Progsquatch) has been a fan of Progressive Rock for roughly 35 years. When the last of his four children moved out a few years ago he suddenly found himself with some things he had been lacking for many years – extra room in the house, spare time, and spare money! So he decided to invest in some computer recording software and an interface, moved all of his instruments and equipment into one of the kids’ old bedrooms, and began writing and recording his own music again. His friend Nelson W Pyles – the lyricist and vocalist in his recording project (called Novus) – is an author and podcaster and gave Tony the idea of doing his own podcast. Thus, Prog-Watch was born! When he is not working, listening to Prog Rock, or preparing shows, Tony likes to pick up heavy things and put them down. He also reads avidly and enjoys craft beer.
