The Sea Within
International rock supergroup formed in 2017.
The Sea Within is an international rock supergroup that came together in 2017. Its members are Swedish musicians Roine Stolt (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), and Daniel Gildenlöw (vocals, guitar), along with German drummer Marco Minnemann and American keyboardist Tom Brislin. The idea for the band originated with the label Inside Out Music, which suggested forming a new group of strong songwriters. By the time the lineup was announced in December 2017, their debut album was nearly finished. The five musicians met for the first time at Livingston Studios in north London, where they collectively developed and recorded nearly two hours of music. Stolt noted that while this approach was risky, it proved productive. The band’s sound blends progressive and art rock with pop and cinematic elements. Their self-titled debut album, featuring guest appearances from keyboardist Jordan Rudess, singers Jon Anderson and Casey McPherson, and saxophonist Rob Townsend, came out on 22 June 2018. The group’s first live performance followed on 14 July 2018 at the Night of the Prog XIII festival in Lorelei, Germany, and they also played two shows on the 2019 Cruise To The Edge.
- formed
- 2017
- origin
- International (Sweden, Germany, United States)
- genre
- Progressive rock, art rock, pop, cinematic music
- known_for
- Supergroup debut album and live performances at Night of the Prog XIII and Cruise To The Edge
- label
- Inside Out Music
Quick Facts
- Background
- group_or_band
- Genre
- Neo-prog, symphonic rock
- Years Active
- –present
- Label
- Inside Out Records
- Current Members
- Roine Stolt / Jonas Reingold / Marco Minnemann / Tom Brislin / Daniel Gildenlöw
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Lore & Background
The band's formation was first announced in December 2017. Stolt recalled that the German-based independent record label Inside Out Music first suggested the idea of establishing a new band with strong songwriters. By the time of their announcement, their debut album was nearing completion. The group had gathered in north London to record at Livingston Studios which marked the first time the five had been in the same room together. Stolt realized such a risk would affect the music, but the experience turned into a successful and productive one after almost two hours of music was developed collectively and recorded. Stolt said their direction includes elements of progressive and art rock combined with pop and cinematic music.
Their self-titled debut album, featuring guest performances from keyboardist Jordan Rudess, singers Jon Anderson and Casey McPherson, and saxophonist Rob Townsend was released on 22 June 2018. The release was followed by their debut live gig at the Night of the Prog XIII festival in Lorelei, Germany, on 14 July 2018 as well as two gigs on the 2019 Cruise To The Edge.
Reader's Guide
The Sea Within represent a notable collaboration of established musicians from the progressive rock scene, brought together by the suggestion of Inside Out Music. Their debut album, released in 2018, showcased a blend of progressive and art rock with pop and cinematic elements, as described by Stolt. The band's significance lies in its international lineup and the successful collective creation of music despite the members having never been in the same room before recording. Their live debut at the Night of the Prog XIII festival and subsequent appearances on Cruise To The Edge helped establish their presence in the progressive rock festival circuit. The inclusion of guest musicians such as Jon Anderson and Jordan Rudess further highlighted the supergroup's connections within the genre. The Sea Within's legacy is tied to their single studio album and the brief but impactful period of activity in 2018 and 2019.
Did You Know?
- The band's formation was first announced in December 2017.
- Their debut album was recorded at Livingston Studios in north London, the first time all five members were in the same room together.
- The debut album features guest performances from Jon Anderson, Jordan Rudess, Casey McPherson, and Rob Townsend.
- Their first live performance was at the Night of the Prog XIII festival in Lorelei, Germany, on 14 July 2018.
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