The Purest of Designs
Steve Cochrane

This progressive rock adventure is an idealistic thought process set into musical motion; a search for the meaning and purpose of art. Co-produced by fellow composer/recording artist Roland Ivarsson in Stockholm, Sweden, "The Purest of Designs" is a concept album of epic proportions and the third release from Steve Cochrane. It features his trademark acoustic and electric guitar work and a penchant for the heroic, combining instrumental and vocal tracks.

What people have said about "The Purest of Designs":

"A symphonic prog lover's wet dream." -Clay Gaunce - The Trip, WRFL-FM (Lexington, Kentucky)

"He doesn't simply compose music. He sculpts it and incorporates a practice usually reserved for film scores; variations on a theme." -Judy Markworth - Wind and Wire

"It's absolutely beautiful. Not only is the music captivating, changing, and surprising, but the concept and packaging also rule." -Mark Deren - Then and Now radio show (Holland)

"...takes me back to a time when everything I saw was new, exciting and full of adventure." -Dick Metcalf - Improvijazzation Nation

"Fans of symphonic prog should definitely check this out" -Peter Thelen - Expos

"I'm floored at how exceptionally well Steve has grown from title to title - and even more impressed how well he has been able to grow in such a cohesive and professional manner. There's a slick thread that passes from then to now. It's amazing, just amazing." -Ron Wallace - CMC founder