DarWin 3: Unplugged, is a collection of orchestral and stripped back versions of tracks from the first two albums. Highlights range from the sweeping instrumental takes of Escape The Maze and The Last Chance recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Nightmare of My Dreams recorded in Iceland, to a poignant acapella version of Another Year. The album, once again produced by Simon Phillips (Toto, The Who, Santana), features DarWin (guitars), Matt Bissonette (Elton John, Jeff Beck) on bass and vocals, The Chamber Orchestra of London, and The Reykjavik Quartet across its eight tracks. Phillips also adds his signature percussion and effects to the album. The Origin Of Species album features legendary drummer and producer Simon Phillips, who engineered, mixed and drove the production on the album, Matt Bissonette - vocals, bass andDarWin guitars. The album also features guest performances from the likes of Greg Howe (guitar), Dennis Hamm (keyboards), Ernst Tibbs (bass), Katisse Buckingham (Flute, Soprano Sax), Masala B (spoken word), The Origin of Species Quartet, The Reykjavik String Quartet and The Chamber Orchestra Of London (Conductor Matt Dunkley). The album was produced byDarWinand Simon Phillips.DarWin is Back!Classic Rock claimed that the debut album Origin of Species saved the concept album as well as the planetOnce more DarWin has assembled a stunning ensemble of musicians. DarWin 2: A Frozen War continues the deep collaboration with Simon Phillips (drums, Toto/The Who/Jeff Beck) and Matt Bissonette (Elton John, David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr)And introduces a stellar cast of top musicians includingBilly Sheehan (bass, Mr Big/ Steve Vai/Winery Dogs),Guthrie Govan (guitar, Aristocrats/Asia/Hans Zimmer/Steven Wilson),Greg Howe (guitar, Michael Jackson/Justin Timberlake),Derek Sherinian (keyboards, Dream Theater/Alice Cooper/Black Country Communion) and moreDarWin says, We started working on DarWin 2: A Frozen War while still finishing Origin of Species. This new album is therefore more like a final chapter to OoS. The title song A Frozen War represents the final battle for the future of Earth. It has a heavier feel than the first album, and I think represents our best stuff.We shifted live recording to Iceland and Billy Sheehan joined us on bass in the studio while Matt was often traveling with Elton John. Were also joined on the album by Guthrie Govan, Greg Howe and Derek Sherinian doing killer leads, and many more players that are super exciting.Origin of Species:CD1For HumanityThe Last ChanceTaking ChancesEscape The MazeWalk Away From EarthGummy BearForeverCD2War Against My MindArtificialOne HorizonModern InsanityCosmic RaysLife Is A MysterySlowly MeltingRiseJust One More DayPrologue / For HumanityA Frozen War5 track CD 6-panel card wallet with booklet Nightmare of My DreamsFuture HistoryEternal lifeA Frozen WarAnother YearTracklist detailsUnplugged1 - Escape the Maze (Orchestral)2 -Nightmare of My Dreams (Orchestral)3 -Slowly Melting (Unplugged)4 -Forever (Orchestral):5 -One Horizon (Unplugged)6 - Rise (Orchestral)7 - Last Chance (Orchestral)8 - Another Year (Acapella)