Beyond Words
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February 3rd, 2010

Brian Featured on Moderndrummer.com!

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Our drummer, Brian has been chosen to address Modern Drummer’s readers via their blog!  Thanks, MD!


January 20th, 2010

JamBase Review of 1/3 in Milwaukee

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Opening for P/O for the third straight show was Chicago’s The Hue, a fitting primer for the intricacy of Zappa. The group epitomizes modern prog, but without any trace of the cheese found in Dream Theater or recent Porcupine Tree. Instantly hummable melodies cut through occasionally menacing riffage and Brian Gilmanov’s impeccable drumming; the guy is an encyclopedia of fills as well as a steady powerhouse. Highlighted by epic centerpiece “Bipolar Pride,” the set suggested arena-sized hugeness without the masturbatory ego.

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/21091/Project.Object-01.03-Milwaukee


December 7th, 2009

Honest Tune Review of Beyond Words

Beyond Words is an apt title for Chicago’s The Hue and their new release of the same name. A gripping run through improvised sheets of heavy metal with liquefied and bluesy jazz, Beyond Words takes on all forms of music to leave the listener speechless.

Starting out in the proverbial street rhythms of darkness, “Blackout” takes several melodic turns before reaching epic peaks in it’s sixth minute. “Igneous Pillow” is an understated turn of reflective percussion from Brian Gilmanov and brutal bass underpinnings by Kyle Meyers. “From Anger” puts the harmonic guitar playing of Jared Rubin and Marcus Rezak front and center with a berserk firestorm of leads. Like Umphrey’s McGee on steroids, “Quiet Defiance” is a highlight from a disc chock full of marvels.

This reviewer has heard the future, and it is full of the wonder and majesty deeply embedded inside of The Hue. Produced by Rick Barnes, Asim Ali and The Hue, Beyond Words features keyboardist Eric Levy of Garaj Mahal fame on the exploratory piece “Waking Visions.”

A cruncher of an album, Beyond Words leaves followers giddy and bewildered.

Beyond Words is out now on Hue Music Records.

http://www.honesttune.com/content/view/2177/27/


Upcoming Shows
Date Venue City Time
09/09/10Canopy ClubUrbana, IL8:00pm
09/10/10Tres HombresCarbondale, IL8:00pm
09/16/10The Double DoorChicago, IL8:00pm
09/23/10Otto's NightclubDeKalb, IL8:00pm
10/01/10The Hideaway SaloonLouisville, KY10:00pm
10/02/10Knollfest @ Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IN12:00pm