3.2 (Robert Berry) - 'A Fond Farewell' - Official Music Video

Robert Berry will return with a second 3.2 album, “Third Impression” on February 12, 2021. 3.2 is a continuation of the band 3, in which Berry played alongside Carl Palmer and the late, great Keith Emerson.

"Third Impression," the follow up to 3.2's debut album, "The Rules Have Changed," is a fine match for its predecessor. It mixes epic songs, such as album opener “Top Of The World” and closing song “Never”, the latter co-written by Robert with Emerson, with more melodic and AOR moments.

“Being left with “Never”, the final song that Keith and I worked on, weighed heavily on me,” Robert explains. “It was as if my friend was still here as we had this song unreleased to the world. It was a big and powerful piece of music, but was too long to fit on “The Rules Have Changed”. However, the more I listened to it, the more it brought me back to the many conversations Keith and I had about style and where 3's sound may have headed. I am so proud of these 3.2 albums and my time in 3. Playing with Keith was, and will remain, the best experience of my musical life.”

The choice of “A Fond Farewell” as the first single to be taken from “Third Impression” was swiftly agreed between Robert and Frontiers. “It can be difficult for an artist to pick out which song from an album should be the first to be released to the world,” Robert continues. “As on the previous 3.2 album “The Rules Have Changed”, Frontiers’ choice made complete sense. Not only because of the current state of the world, but also for reasons that true fans of 3.2 will understand, “A Fond Farewell” is the perfect launch for the final works started with the band 3.”

In October 2015, conversations about a new 3 album started between Robert Berry and Frontiers President Serafino Perugino as Robert had been speaking to Keith Emerson about recording a new album to follow 3’s “…To The Power Of Three” album which was released in 1988. From old cassette tapes, including some Emerson keyboard parts and demos, collaborating on musical ideas over the phone, to long discussions about musical direction, the framework of the album was set, but Emerson’s untimely death in March 2016 made the album an uncertainty initially. After several months of grieving and contemplation about what to do with these co-written songs and musical fragments from Emerson, Robert decided to resume work on the material and craft a record that would ultimately be a fitting tribute to Keith Emerson’s musical legacy and at the same time re-energize and update the musical style started with 3 some 30 years ago. The final result was 3.2, a reboot of the original 3 project. The 3.2 album, titled “The Rules Have Changed” and released in 2018, is a record that deserves to be heard by each and every fan of the great Keith Emerson and includes some exquisite musical parts, which every progressive music fan will be delighted to indulge in.

The working relationship between the legendary keyboard player Keith Emerson and singer and multi-instrumentalist Robert Berry started in 1987. Iconic manager Brian Lane (Yes, Asia, A-Ha, etc.) and drummer Carl Palmer arranged a meeting between the two prolific musicians. The plan was to form a more melodic, song oriented band (compared to Emerson Lake & Palmer), which would allow Emerson, Berry and Palmer to follow in the footsteps of the success that Asia and GTR were enjoying in that period. And thus, 3 was born, resulting in a top 10 US single in “Talkin’ Bout” and an acclaimed North American tour.

Look out for “Third Impression” on February 12, 2021.

Tracklist:
1. Top Of The World
2. What Side You’re On
3. Black Of Night
4. Killer Of Hope
5. Missing Piece
6. A Bond Of Union
7. The Devil Of Liverpool
8. Emotional Trigger
9. A Fond Farewell
10. Never

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[LJMcGuireDesign]

Back to watch in 2022. Still wonderful. Rock on, Robert!

[stuchambers]

Brilliant track. 3.2 was a great album, and this track on 3.2: Third Impression follows in the same vein.

[rickmitchell]

Worldclass musicianship.
Robert Berry is proverbial monster of progressive rock and a reminder that people still make great music.
Bravo kind sir.
A beautiful piece of progrock splendor.
5 stars.
Homerun
Out of the park!!!

[DieterDLL]

Wonderful to hear some new music by one my favorite musicians on "this" planet!!! Thanks Robert!!!!

[ian]

A classic prog record Robert Berry is the only man I know who could have pulled it off defiantly shades of ELP a truly great album

[steveaugello]

Another song that commands the word: "Awesomeness!" And Robert's voice sounds as awesome as ever. 3.2 or 'Three-In-One': a very talented dude. I love this song!

[MartinBlasick]

This is great!! Just discovered 3.2. I of course bought 3 back in the day. Nicely done. Wonderful accomplishment

[findmusic]

Good job, Robert Berry. You're delivering what Arc Of Life should be delivering.

[AK-fjtb]

Love this track. Some hard rock, some AOR, some prog. Great vocals and production. And some nice visuals to go with it... I admit I'm not sure what the story is with the ex-astronaut guy but it doesn't matter. The images fit the song well.

[rysnyder]

Echoes of ELP for sure with this track; sounds great!!!

[geraldinolopez]

What can I say???, really wonderfull song Robert Berry,

[starsandnobodys]

I love it. Classic prog-rock sound and "melodic" (my ears thank you!!). I love your voice and music! ❤ Bravissimo! I will repost! Best, Cudasaurus

[paolorigoli]

Robert Berry, just thank you for your music, lyrics and vision.

[evindie]

This was absolutely AMAZING! You are the "REAL DEAL ROBERT" What talent!👏👏👏

[ian]

Simply a brilliant song great video nice one Frontier Music Robert berry is an amazing artist

[robertperala]

Robert, This is a remarkable video and song. It reminds me that there still are great songs that move, touch and inspire us. This is a seriously great piece of work. Well done.

[jorgeculebro]

Esto si es rock progresivo, destellos de ELP, Yes y Compañía.
Muy buenos los dos sencillos.

[anakina]

Frontier Records is awesome. Great new music from artist I never heard before. This was a combo of Asia, Styx, and ELP.

[michaelteems]

Excellent piece! Never hear that on the radio! What a

[Ruthillia]

WOW! I love this. I’m going to look for more. The quality of this piece is superb. Love the video too, very much.