The Arc Light Sessions specializes in symphonic progressive rock - a style of music that, admittedly, has not been in vogue for many decades yet still enjoys a strong following among people who still appreciate high quality musicianship, sometimes longer than average songs and instrumental passages mixed in for good measure. It is music which freely borrows from classical, jazz, folk and rock to create a new concoction. This does not mean the music is about recreating the seventies but instead about crafting quality rather than mass appeal.

For some, progressive rock is synonymous with progressive metal which leaves the more pastoral elements out of the repertoire of some groups. This style, favored by some, is not what The Arc Light Sessions is about. The music is also not about length for length's sake. The songs develop organically and contain musical passages where warranted but the intent is to have them fit thematically into each piece.

The Arc Light Sessions is not a touring band but instead a studio based project, which is another way of saying we all have day jobs. This project is ultimately about the love for creating music that keeps us working and developing new material and, using this format, allows for the contributions of different musicians when the spirit moves us.

The project is the brainchild of keyboardist and composer John Alarcon who released two previous offerings under the name Synthology on the now defunct Fossil Records label.

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