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In summer 2006, the band finished mixing and mastering of their first studio album “Conquest of the
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November 2007. Immediately a very warm response from general public and prog-connoisseurs followed. This debut studio album was considered as one of the best prog releases in 2007. Very respectful articles appeared in the
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Fantasy” performed with a woodwind ensemble that met a very warm response from public and media. The
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