RPWL offered an impressing performance this evening in Hannover featuring keyboarder Markus Jehle as an official band member now, as well as new drummer Marc Turiaux. Although they like to play Pink Floyd songs live, it would be completely wrong to call them a cover band. The albums are full of independent rock songs, however sometimes reaching for a mainstream outfit too. I for one prefer the more psychedelic tinged, such as 'Gentle Art of Swimming' or 'Sleep' for example.

According to the band's 10th birthday Yogi Lang introduced us about the RPWL story in between, including the trouble to define what prog rock is. This was supported by an interesting video show. One song (sorry, can't remember which) covered a furious medley consisting of snippets taken from diverse wellknown (prog) rock titles. RPWL are a pleasant open-minded crew, so you could meet Kalle Wallner and Yogi Lang afterwards at the merchandising desk in order to have some small talk.

set list
Astronomy Domine
Start the Fire
Spring of Freedom
Breathe in, Breathe out
In your Dreams
Gentle Art of Swimming
This is not a Prog Song


acoustic set
Way it is - Crazy Lane - I don't know - Wasted Land

3 Lights
Trying to kiss the Sun
Sleep
Day on my Pillow
Cake
Silenced
Roses
Have a Cigar
Hole in the Sky


line up
Marc Turiaux / drums
Kalle Wallner / guitar, vocals
Markus Jehle / keyboards
Yogi Lang / vocals, keyboards
Chris Postl / bass, vocals