» The Lionheart released
Purple Cow Records has finally unveiled Chris Opperman's long-awaited 5th album The Lionheart which features 10 brand new compositions including "The Porpentine," an epic tone poem for full orchestra plus rhythm section.
Purple Cow Records has finally unveiled Chris Opperman's long-awaited 5th album The Lionheart which features 10 brand new compositions including "The Porpentine," an epic tone poem for full orchestra plus rhythm section.
The album features Chris's inspired piano playing plus performances by world-renowned guitarist Mike Keneally (Zappa/Vai/Dethklok), Grammy-nominated saxophonist Frank Macchia, singer/songwriter Kat Parsons, Chris Spilsbury, Jen Kuhn, Daren Burns, Craig Bunch, Clark Freeman, Joe Verderese, and many others.
Produced by Chris, the album was beautifully recorded, mixed and mastered by Grammy-award winning engineer Neil Citron.
The stunning artwork was created by Eisner-award winning comic book artists Mark Buckingham (Fables, The sandman, Miracleman) and D'Isreali (The Sandman) with additional graphic design by Jessica Marini.
Track Listing:
1. Haasis
2. Beware of the Random Factor
3. Miles Behind
4. Gen-Ebulous
5. Telepathy on Mars?
6. Johannah
7. Knight of Winter's Day
8. White Willow
9. Idaho Potato
10. The Porpentine
Produced, composed and arranged by Chris Opperman
Mixed & mastered by Neil Citron
Executive producers for Purple Cow Records: Chris Opperman & Louis Lagonik