Survival is a Dutch Progressive / Symphonic rock band/project, initiated in 1981 by keyboard player and composer Jack Langevelt and inspired by classic bands like Trace, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Ekseption, The Nice, Camel, Procol Harum and Deep Purple. The sound of Survival is characterized by strong dynamic melodies with odd time signatures and epic themes. Survival existed as a band between 1981 and 1997, although Jack continued making music under the name Survival.http://www.survival2.webs.com
In 2008 Survival arose from its ashes and released their first official album Crusader on Musea Records. This all instrumental album, with guest appearances by David Dexter and Mario Roelofsen on guitar, was composed, recorded and produced by Jack Langevelt and received very positive reviews. Presently (2013) Survival is back again in a new line-up, with Inez van der Linden as new manager (known for Rick van der Linden/Ekseption/Trace) and a new bookings agency.https://www.facebook.com/SurvivalProgressiveRock
Jack Langevelt was born on August 5, 1954, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In his early childhood he had warm feelings for classical music, such as Bach, Mozart and Chopin. After hearing "Air," by Ekseption, he fell in love with the music of Rick van der Linden. Ekseption, Trace, The Nice and Emerson, Lake & Palmer were his major influences. This symphonic music highlighted his favourite instruments, Hammond organ and piano. After he had some piano lessons, he studied at the Rotterdam School of Arts (1971). At the same time he started his musical career as a drummer in various groups and styles. In 1980 he switched to his first love, keyboard playing in symphonic rock music. He formed his own group Survival. With this group (1981–1997) he developed his ideas in his own compositions which were a synthesis of classical, rock and jazz music. In 1997 Survival split up, but Jack continued making music under his name and the name Survival. For two years Jack developed a more intuitive style of music, played and composed only by himself. The result was the album The Final Chapter (1999). For the next two years he was occupied creating his own recording studio (BJT Studios). With this studio he saw no limitations anymore for creating, composing and producing his music on a level that was more to his satisfaction. With the help of vocalist Linda Maarseveen and guitar players David Dexter (from the UK), Mario Roelofsen (Purple Rainbow) and Jan Peter Eerenberg (Thijs van Leer Band) he recorded more than 30 songs. As a result, he made two progressive/symphonic/classic rock demo albums, Con Brio and Montgisard (self-released).
Albums
The Final Chapter (1999) Self-released Montgisard (2006) Demo CD Con Brio (2008) Demo CD Crusader (2008) Musea release
Members
Jack Langevelt: (Hammond, Piano, Synthesizers, Mellotron, Composer) Nigel Foss: (Guitars) Amanda: (Vocals, Violin) Frans Muys van de Moer: (Bass) Cor Links: (Drums)
Former members & guests (1978 - 2016)
Patrick Milar: Guitar 2015 - 2016 Jacomijne Driessen: Vocals 2015 - 2016 Linda Maarseveen: Vocals 2014 - 2015 Dave Dexter: Guitar 2013 - 2015 Wikke van Wershoven: Drums 2013 - 2014 Carolien Goeman: Vocals 2013 - 2014 Pim van Wel: Drums 1981 - 1986 Fred Madern: Bass, Flute 1978 - 1985 Joachim Keppel: Guitars 1981 - 1997 Frank Keppel: Bass 1994 - 1997 Hans Keppel: Drums 1986 - 1991 Herman Maquelin: Guitars, Synths, Vocals 1978 - 1981 Pieter Maclaine Pont: Bass 1986 - 1992 Henriette van Nieuwpoort: Vocals 1986 Gerard Wold: Vocals 1986 Jacqueline v/d Heide: Vocals 1988 - 1991 Carlos Breton Jr: Bass 1992 - 1995 Yvonne Sloof: Vocals 1991 - 1993 Daniëlle: Vocals 1991 - 1993 Jacqueline Visser: Vocals 1991 - 1993 Rob Pattiwael: Drums 1991 - 1994 Bart Melsert: Bass 1991 - 1994 Kerry Read: Vocals 1994 - 1996 Rob Monteith: Drums 1996 - 1997 Cora van den Berg: Vocals 1996 - 1997 Yvonne Meester: Vocals 2000 Hans van Zummeren: Bass (guest) Rini van Willigen: Vocals (guest) Ed Middelman: Vocals (guest) Martin Suys: Guitars (guest) Jan Peter Eerenberg: Guitars (guest) Mario Roelofsen: Guitars (guest)
References
http://www.survival2.webs.com http://www.reverbnation.com/survival http://www.myspace.com/survival2 Survival Youtube https://www.facebook.com/SurvivalProgressiveRock
External links progarchives dprp.net/reviews/survival proggnosis.com backgroundmagazine.nl