Phaedrus is a digital Art Rock music portal that offers you original and exclusive contents related to progressive rock and art music in general.

In addition to its digital contents Phaedrus publishes albums meticulously crafted and designed in digipack format, with a compilation of the original works published in the Phaedrus Music section. Phaedrus’ first album “Triptych” is available for customers who purchase the “Volume I Global Access” option or one of the available bundles.

All the contents published between November 2016 and February 2018 have been bundled under Volume I. Phaedrus now offers lifetime access to the contents of Volume I with a one-time payment. No subscription is required.

Phaedrus is structured in the following sections:

Phaedrus Music

In this section you will find original music, not available for sale anywhere, that you can enjoy online or download in several formats, including lossless.

Classics Analyses

Do you like “Close to the Edge”? Have you ever wondered if you have discovered all the subtle details hidden in the Master works of progressive rock? Can you enjoy a piece at the same level as musicians, or maybe they are aware of details that you don’t perceive? Do you know what stands behind the symbology and the lyrics of your favorite songs?

This section consists of a detailed analysis of selected progressive rock classics. Do not mistake this with a review; there are tons of reviews of these works. Our approach is very different. The objective of the analysis is to guide you through the piece, showing details about its music form, how the different thematic material is used and developed, lyric interpretation and its relation to the music, as well as any other relevant information. You can enjoy these analyses online or download them, so you can listen when and where you prefer. But we also include a written version, with all the musical examples presented in the audio program; therefore, you have as a third option the possibility of reading and listening to the program at the same time.

These analyses allow you to rediscover your beloved classics. In addition, you will be developing listening skills that will enhance your enjoyment of music for the rest of your life!

Kotebel Corner

If you like Kotebel music, you have reached the perfect place!

This special corner features rarities, unreleased material and detailed analysis of Kotebel works. You will have access to unpublished live recordings, both audio and video. MIDI templates showing the songs exactly as they were originally conceived by Carlos Plaza, are compared to the final studio version. This section also offers remixes, as well as online access to video streaming of selected rehearsals.

It is the perfect complement for followers of this leading European band.

Articles

“Tonality and the Purpose of Life”, “The Cult to the Ephemeral and Its Effect on Art”.
These titles can give you a good idea about the contents of the articles published in this section. They touch on a wide variety of subjects, always related to art, culture, philosophy, etc. They cover any topic of potential interest to Art Music lovers, except politics. You can regard this section as a private blog, where topics are presented in such a way as to promote your thought and participation in constructive discussions. This section is included free with any purchase.

Recommended Album

“There are too many progressive rock bands; thousands of albums. How can I find new music that I can really enjoy without investing hours reading reviews?”

This section is based on a very simple principle: If you like the artists that publish their work in Phaedrus, you will probably like the music that they like.

In this vast Internet ocean where so many albums are produced, it is difficult to identify hidden gems. This section includes albums that are highly regarded by the artists featured in Phaedrus. It includes a brief description of the album, highlighting the aspects that make the album so appealing.

This section can become a valuable resource for you to discover music. It is included free with any purchase.

Fun Corner

Have you ever seen a crossword puzzle dedicated to progressive rock? This section includes progword puzzles and trivia to test your progressive rock skills. Also included free with any purchase.


Phaedrus offers many access options

All the material released between November 2016 and February 2018 has been bundled in Volume I. Phaedrus now offers the possibility to access the contents of Volume I, with a one-time payment:

Global Access

In addition to having lifetime unlimited access to all contents of Volume I, you will receive the album “Triptych” at no additional cost:

Specific Access

You will have lifetime unlimited access to the section of your choice:

  • Analyses of Progressive Rock Classics
  • Kotebel Corner
  • Phaedrus Music

Click on the options to get full details!

Global Access

21.95 €
Global Access to Volume I contents plus the album “Triptych” for free.
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Classics Analyses

9.95 €
Lifetime access to Progressive Classic’s analyses in Volume I.
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Kotebel Corner

9.95 €
A must for Kotebel lovers! Lifetime access to exclusive contents in Volume I.
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Phaedrus Music

9.95 €
Lifetime access to all the exclusive music published in Volume I.
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Newsletter

As new publications become available, you will receive a Newsletter with a description of the new contents (analyses, videos, music, articles, puzzles, trivia, recommendations, etc.)

Terms of Service

Phaedrus purchases entitle exclusive access to the contents for private use only. Any form of distribution, publication, copy, cession or broadcast by any means known or unknown is strictly prohibited and will be considered a violation of copyrights.