wow...blazin'
 
has some ELP elements as well....
 
fun stuff!!

Sunny - Thanks!  I'll take crazy and dynamic.  

Sir Bapu - The guitars are a bit low-mid friendly, but since I'll be going back in for a few minor tweaks anyway I think I'll give it a shot.  Thanks for the comments - it definitely is intended to have the energy, though my "movements" were handled independently.  

Tom - Thanks!   Blazin' and ELP in the same breath.  
 

Brilliant combination of the digital instruments with the guitar.  Prog rock lives!  Great job, Steve.

Thanks, Phil!   I love digital technology and everything in DAW land, but my background is old-skool prog.  So I'm glad to hear both are accounted for.   
 

MAN!!! What a display of pure energetic musicianship!! And the end, magnifique!!

Tony....  thanks!   Being familiar with your consistent level of song-writing and performance the comments are appreciated.
 
 

really enjoyed this, great main riff. i'm with Bapsi, would like a little more presence on the guitars. also the kicks need more punch though i liked the toms sound. pretty cool and unique sounding, the sort of thing Ron Jarzombek would do

Thanks, Mark!   I had to look up Ron Jarzombek...  I see he's into chromatic variations using various systems, so I do get the connection.    All I need now is half his technique.  
 
 
In regards to the mix...   I've just uploaded a third (and probably final) mix, this time with more subtle changes courtesy of previous responses as well as yours - just a bite more hi-mid edge on the guitars, additional "thud" on the kick from a shifted EQ peak, and some grit on the bass for more edge and growl (ironically I am using Craig's Growl FX Chain).
 

Superb mind-expanding prog metal without the "gwaaaar"  !!!
I tend to agree with Bapu about the guitar eq. They could be allowed to be a bit more present. They are just to good !
But I assume you have a reason to have them in the mix that way. The overall mix sounds great and the performance and arrangement are fantastic !
 
Best regards,
Daniel

Wow! Fantastic stuff Steve, love this!