Cliffhanger (band)
| Cliffhanger | |
|---|---|
 Cliffhanger in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tilburg, Netherlands |
| Genres |
Progressive rock Psychedelic rock Art rock |
| Years active | 1993–2001 |
| Labels | SI-Music/Musea/ Labrad'or/ Freia Music |
| Website | Official Cliffhanger website |
| Past members |
From left to right: Hans Boonk Gijs Koopman Dick Heijboer Rinie Huigen |
Cliffhanger (1993–2001) was a Dutch progressive rock band.
Biography
The band was founded in 1993 by keyboard player Dick Heijboer. Right from the start the band decided to play music in the tradition of old school Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Van Der Graaf Generator and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Important was the use of “vintage instruments” such as Moog Taurus Bass Pedals, Hammond organ, Moog synthesizers and Rickenbacker bass guitar.
In 1995 their debut album “Cold Steel” saw the light, one year later followed by their second album “Not to be or Not to be” which had a more concept like approach. After the 3rd album “Mirror Site” the band split up for 1.5 year. During that period “Hope and Despair” was released which contained live recordings of songs which didn't appear on previous albums.
In 1999 thee band was re-founded. The next year, the final album “Circle” was released. Due to musical differences the band decided to split up again. Dick Heijboer decided to move on with a solo project called “NovoX” with all Cliffhanger members, including newcomer Mark Vermeule. An album called “NovoX" was released in 2004. Bass player Gijs Koopman and Gitarist/vocalist Rinie Huigen appeared later in Knight Area.
In 2011, founder member Dick Heijboer worked on an audio DVD "Dug Out Alive" which contains all demo's, various live concerts and out-takes from the period 1993–2001.
During 2013, their debut album "Cold Steel" has been re-issued with bonus tracks on the Dutch Label Freia Music.
Discography
| Album title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Steel | 1995 | SI Music |
| Not to be or Not to be | 1996 | Musea |
| Mirror Site | 1997 | Musea |
| Hope and despair | 1998 | LaBraD'or |
| The Reading room, (1 track, various artists) | 2000 | LaBraD'or |
| Circle | 2000 | Musea |
| NovoX | 2004 | Musea |
| Dug Out Alive 1993–2001 (audio DVD) | 2011 | Independent |
| Cold Steel (remaster, 2 CD) | 2013 | Freia Music |
Members
- Rinie Huigen – Vocals/Guitars
- Dick Heijboer – Keyboards
- Gijs Koopman – Bass/Moog Taurus bass pedals
- Hans Boonk – Drums