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Advent CDs

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Advent – Cantus Firmus Cantus Firmus, Advent's second CD, can be ordered (directly from the band) right here. The cost is $13 plus shipping/handling. For USA Addresses Only: Cantus Firmus CD ($13) $2.50 shipping/handling ($1 per extra copy)* 7% sales tax applies within New Jersey* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) Outside the USA: Cantus Firmus CD ($13) $5 shipping/handling ($2 per extra copy)* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) *added upon checkout If you would prefer to use a different payment methodology or are a vendor with an interest in carrying Cantus Firmus, please contact us by email for further details. Thank you very much! iTunes Download Option: Click here to download Cantus Firmus from iTunes (requires iTunes software)

special Advent/KENSO CD bundle

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Advent – Cantus Firmus & KENSO – Utsuroi Yuku Mono Save a few dollars and get a copy of KENSO's fabulous new studio CD in the same package as Advent's Cantus Firmus! The cost for this special bundle is $43 plus reduced shipping/handling fees. For USA Addresses Only: Cantus Firmus Utsuroi Yuku Mono dual CD bundle ($43) $4 shipping/handling ($2 per extra copy)* 7% sales tax applies within New Jersey* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) Outside the USA: Cantus Firmus Utsuroi Yuku Mono dual CD bundle ($43) $10 shipping/handling ($5 per extra copy)* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) *added upon checkout

KENSO DVDs/CDs

KENSO – KENSO's Guide To Making Progressive Rock Music (double DVD) Advent is honored to present KENSO's Guide To Making Progressive Rock Music, the group's first instructional/biographical double-DVD set! This Japan-only release features over 3.5 hours (including bonus material) of performance, discussion, and analysis that is primarily focused on the topic of how KENSO approaches the creation of their unique brand of progressive-rock music—complete with full English subtitles. While a minimal understanding of music theory (particularly time signatures) may be helpful in a few spots, the majority of the content should be just as valuable and entertaining to the prog fan that is a complete layman in this regard. Many sections of classic KENSO tunes are performed—in both live and studio environments—often with detailed breakdowns of what is most relevant from an instructional/structural standpoint. However, the educational content also strays into other areas as varied as philosophy and instrument/sound selection. There is also a segment in which Yoshihisa Shimizu and Kenichi Oguchi review progressive rock as an entity and share their thoughts on many of the genre's classic albums (from the '70s). Additional details: approximate duration: 145 minutes (DVD 1)/65 minutes plus bonus material (DVD 2) video format: NTSC video aspect ratio: 16:9 audio: Dolby Digital stereo DVD region coding: 0 (all regions) full English subtitles multiple angles (sections) superior video direction and editing by the very talented Seikau Nolo bonus features included The cost is $66 plus shipping/handling. (Please note that this is roughly equivalent to the official Japanese selling price of 6,000 yen.) For USA and Canadian Addresses Only: KENSO's Guide To Making Progressive Rock Music double DVD ($66) $5 shipping/handling per copy* 7% sales tax applies within New Jersey* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) Outside the USA or Canada: KENSO's Guide To Making Progressive Rock Music double DVD ($66) $9 shipping/handling per copy* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) *added upon checkout

KENSO – Live in USA (DVD) Advent is proud to be able to offer KENSO's astounding Live in USA DVD! Released exclusively in Japan, this DVD features the band's ground-breaking NEARfest (2005) performance in its entirety. Additional details of this professionally recorded special-edition package: approximate duration: 122 minutes video format: NTSC video aspect ratio: 16:9 audio: linear PCM stereo DVD region coding: 0 (all regions) superior video direction and editing by the very talented Seikau Nolo custom thick-paper booklet that houses six high-quality photo cards (all taken from the show), a specially manufactured cardboard DVD sleeve, and titled plastic cover* bonus features included * booklet (when folded) and all photo inserts measure 8.25" x 5.75" Due to the nature of the custom packaging, limited pressing quantity, and the relatively high expense of production (in Japan), the cost is $83 plus shipping/handling. (Please note that this is roughly equivalent to the official Japanese selling price of 7,500 yen.) For USA Addresses Only: Live in USA DVD ($83) (sold out) $4 shipping/handling ($2 per extra copy)* 7% sales tax applies within New Jersey* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) Outside the USA: Live in USA DVD ($83) (sold out) $9 shipping/handling ($4 per extra copy)* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) *added upon checkout

KENSO – AYR (DVD) KENSO's journey into new horizons of musical expressionism continues with new drummer Keisuke Komori. This DVD captures rare moments that document the band's continued evolution through interviews (English subtitles included) and live footage. Additional details: approximate duration: 84 minutes (interviews/performance) video format: NTSC video aspect ratio: 4:3 audio: PCM stereo DVD region coding: 0 (all regions) video direction and editing by Seikau Nolo The cost is $47 plus shipping/handling. For USA Addresses Only: AYR DVD ($47) $3 shipping/handling ($2 per extra copy)* 7% sales tax applies within New Jersey* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) Outside the USA: AYR DVD ($47) $5 shipping/handling ($3 per extra copy)* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) *added upon checkout

KENSO – Ha-Re-Ki (DVD) KENSO's only performance in 2003 is immortalized in this DVD, filmed and edited by Seikau Nolo, a video artist and avid KENSO enthusiast himself, whose passion echoes the musical prowess of the band. Additional details: approximate duration: 100 minutes video format: NTSC video aspect ratio: 4:3 audio: PCM stereo DVD region coding: 0 (all regions) The cost is $66 plus shipping/handling. For USA Addresses Only: Ha-Re-Ki DVD ($66) (sold out) $3 shipping/handling ($2 per extra copy)* 7% sales tax applies within New Jersey* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) Outside the USA: Ha-Re-Ki DVD ($66) (sold out) $5 shipping/handling ($3 per extra copy)* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) *added upon checkout

KENSO – SPARTA Naked (CD) Imported from Japan, this is a completely new production of KENSO's 1989 classic, based on the original multitrack recordings but entirely remixed and remastered by Kenichi Mitsuda, with the primary goal of capturing all the beauty of the music in its most natural and organic form—while replacing the washed-out 1980-era production "sheen" of the original with amazing clarity, brilliance, and warmth. Also includes a stunningly beautiful solo piano rendition of "BIFUKA" (by Kenichi Mitsuda) and a live performance of "Good Days, Bad Days" from 2008 as bonus tracks. Highly recommended—especially for fans of the original album. Due to the time and expense incurred in meticulously creating what is essentially equivalent to a brand new album (keeping in mind the costs associated with doing so in Japan), the price is $39 plus shipping/handling. (Please note that this is roughly equivalent to the official Japanese selling price of 3,500 yen.) For USA Addresses Only: SPARTA Naked CD ($39) (sold out) $3 shipping/handling ($2 per extra copy)* 7% sales tax applies within New Jersey* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) Outside the USA: SPARTA Naked CD ($39) (sold out) $5 shipping/handling ($3 per extra copy)* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) *added upon checkout

KENSO – Utsuroi Yuku Mono (CD) KENSO's fabulous new studio CD (imported from Japan). Perhaps the most overtly progressive of all their studio efforts to date, this album is already being widely heralded as one of the band's strongest releases. The cost is $33 plus shipping/handling. For USA Addresses Only: Utsuroi Yuku Mono CD ($33) $3 shipping/handling ($2 per extra copy)* 7% sales tax applies within New Jersey* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) Outside the USA: Utsuroi Yuku Mono CD ($33) $5 shipping/handling ($3 per extra copy)* PayPal/credit cards accepted (secure) *added upon checkout

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