James Murphy "Convergence"

James Murphy "Convergence"

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James Murphy
Convergence
The Story
"Convergence" makes it just within the instrumental classification, offering five instrumental and four vocal tracks. The ultra-heavy album is by Ex-Testament guitarist and metal god James Murphy, who is assisted by several guest vocalists including Devin Townsend, Eddie Ellis and Chuck Billy. "Convergence", which also features a guest solo by guitarist Greg Howe and the drum work of Deen Castronovo throughout, has some great instrumental tracks, namely "Shadow's Fall" and the title track.
The Music
05:44 Since Forgotten Vocal
04:22 Convergence Instrumental
06:42 The Last One Vocal
06:52 Vision Instrumental
07:46 Touching The Earth Vocal
04:29 Red Alert Instrumental
08:01 Deeper Within Vocal
05:17 Shadow's Tail Instrumental
03:50 Tempus Omnia Revelat Instrumental
The Artists
James Murphy Guitars, Production, Engineering, Mixing
Deen Castronovo Drums
Brad Russell Bass
Chuck Billy Vocals on "Touching The Earth"
Devin Townsend Vocals and Keys on "The Last One", Vocals on "Since Forgotten"
Eddie Ellis Vocals on "Deeper Within"
Eddie Head Second Guitar Solo on "Deeper Within"
Greg Howe Second Guitar Solo on "Red Alert"
Matt Guillory Keyboards on "Touching The Earth", "Shadow's Fall", "Vision" and "Read Alert"
Michelle Rae Dean Additional Backup Vocals on "Touching The Earth"
Steve Fontano Engineering
Scotty Johnson Engineering Assistance
Toeknee Kraus Engineering Assistance
Greg Linhares Pre-Production Assistance
Christopher Ash Mixing
Ross Nyberg Mastering
Mike Varney Executive Production
Larry Freemantle Cover Design, Layout
Steve Jennings Photography
Donald May Photography
Nick Ferrara Legal Representation
Drums and bass recorded at Prarie Sun. Guitars, keyboard and vocals recorded at Sound Temple Studio.

Mixed at Sound Temple Studio.

Mastered at Discmaster.