The Iron Philharmonic by Epic

this website will be updated when the original demo is no longer available for purchase). Thanks to everyone who supported this band early on, and look for the new CD “Aurora Australis” which will be released this summer!!

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(5/07) New music by Epic TIP (a song titled “Tribal”) from their upcoming album “Aurora Australis” (scheduled to be released mid-2007) has been featured in a new short film called “King and Queens”. The film debuted on 4/25/07 in Erie PA, and was well received. It has been entered in six film festivals so far, including the upcoming Great Lakes Film Festival. Click the "Kings and Queens DVD" link on this webpage for more info.

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(11/06) The TV series "Nomads" (which features "Voice of the Theatre" by Epic TIP) has been renewed for 2007!! The new season (28 new episodes) begins on 11/26/06.

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(10/06) "Voice of the Theatre" (under it's alternate title "Nomads Theme") has received an "Official Entry for Nomination" for the 2007 Grammy Awards in the following two categories:

* Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media (Category 82)...(Composers: Edward Pszeniczka and Jay Jurcenko)

* Best Short Form Music Video (Category 107)….(Video Director/Producer: Jason Winkler; Composers: Edward Pszeniczka and Jay Jurcenko)

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(8/06) Music from the CD release "Epic - The Iron Philharmonic" has now aired in over 100 prime-time TV broadcasts (thru August 2006)!!

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(2/06) The music of Epic TIP is featured in the full length motion picture "Waiting Game" (nominated for "Movie of the Year" at the 2006 Powder Magazine Video Awards). "Waiting Game" has aired nationally on "Dish Network" and is now available on two-disc DVD!! The special features on Disk #2 also contains a video clip featuring "Voice of the Theatre" by Epic TIP. For more info, click the "Waiting Game DVD" link on this webpage.

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(2/06) The new prime-time TV series "Nomads" (which features the music of Epic TIP as it's "theme music", opening each episode) begins airing this month (February 2006) on Dish Network!! To see dates and times for airings of "Nomads", go to www.rushhd.com and click "What's On".

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(5/05) The "extreme action sports" TV series "Nomads" has selected Epic's "Voice of the Theatre" as it's theme music (used for each show's opening sequence)!! 'Nomads' is filmed in high definition and DOLBY E 5.1 surround sound and consists of 20 one-hour episodes filled with heart-stopping action. Episodes are shot in exotic locations such as New Zealand and Alaska. "Nomads" is scheduled to begin airing in early 2006 on the "Rush HD" channel which is carried nation-wide by Dish Network.

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RECENT PRESS:

"The thought of 'metal band' usually brings to mind loud, inaudible lyrics, blaring guitar riffs and an occasional melodic tune—i.e. Metallica’s 'Unforgiven'. But Chicago band 'Epic-The Iron Philharmonic' is stepping out of the stereotype and doing what metal does best— shattering ideas into pieces……….a whirlwind of a year…." - Mary Kroeck, THE COLUMBIA CHRONICLE - November 20, 2006

"As their namesake says, they are EPIC" - Ron Fuchs, PROGNAUT.COM - November, 2006 (see Ron's full review below)

"...things have only gotten better for Epic...their music featured in the motion picture 'Waiting Game'..." - THE ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER (The Midwest's Largest Music Monthly Publication) - April 2006 issue

"It's a Goddamn start!!.....Congrats!!" - THE ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER - August 2005 issue

"...new TV show will put them on the musical map....... a high-definition immersion into the world of extreme sports.......a very bold, powerful sound" - THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE (The 4th largest Sunday Publication in the USA) - Sunday, August 21, 2005

"An upcoming television series spotlighting extreme action sports was looking for an adventurous theme song to match the mood of the show. 'Nomads' found that sound in 'Voice of the Theatre' by an instrumental band called Epic." - PIONEER PRESS - August 18, 2005

"Epic do an admirable job fusing their prog rock and ivory on The Iron Philharmonic"....."Epic keep their indulgence in check and the focus on their intricate songwriting" - THE ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER - July 2005 issue

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BIO:

"Epic - The Iron Philharmonic" (AKA "Epic TIP") is the result of the collaborative efforts of pianist/guitarist Ed Pszeniczka (piz-en-icka) and drummer/percussionist Jay Jurcenko. They found a mutual interest in intricately arranged, progressive rock, as well as time defiant, classical, piano oriented compositions. They agreed that dramatic common ground exists for both of these musical genres, and that their music should seek to co-mingle the two, and capture that drama.

Skillfully written, arranged, and produced, this 26 minute EP has the feel of a timeless classic. As the band name implies, the instrumentals have the feel of a big production. However, no computer driven sequencing or programmed music was used to accomplish this. The music is not a self serving exercise in musicianship, as many instrumental albums are. It's simply "good music", with a finely orchestrated delivery and loaded with driving power. As a final touch to the music, soaring lead guitar solos were added by guitarist Charles Mulvey. The critically acclaimed, relentless 11 minute work "Voice of the Theatre" is classically beautiful, yet potently powerful, and is a fine example of the style and energy of Epic - The Iron Philharmonic.

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