About Lunar Clock
Robin Boer
keyboards, lead vocals
Shardan Stream
guitars, guitar synth, miscellaneous sounds, vocals
Achille Regazzoni
bass guitars, keyboards
Karsten van Straten
drums, keyboards, vocals
Lunar Clock evolved out of the band ‘Rams & Bulldogs’ who focused primarily on playing songs by The Beatles, Paul McCartney and Wings. When the band fell apart in 2014, Robin Boer and bass/guitar player Dirk de Gooijer moved on writing their own original material.
Soon after, drummer Karsten van Straten joined the band, and after different unsuccesful guitarist and additional keyboardist auditions, De Gooijer left. Shortly after, bass player Achille Regazzoni and guitar player Shardan Stream joined, forming the definitive line-up of Lunar Clock in 2015.
At first, the musical approach was focused on progressive pop, with a mixture of The Beatles, 10cc, ELO and early 70s symphonic rock. After the departure of De Gooijer, Boer decided to stick to the 70s symphonic influence, because of some musical ideas based on the famous Edvard Munch painting ‘The Scream Of Nature’ (Norwegian: ‘Skrik’) which were played in that style, with mellotron, moog synths and bass pedals.
Both Boer and Stream developed the suite, which turned out into a 40 minute piece of music. Although the band rehearsed the material for quite some time, at a certain point it became a sole studio project, available on cd and digital download.
The second album, titled ‘Lunar Clock II’, will be released on December 5, 2025, featuring eight brand new pieces with a total playtime of 56 minutes!
Lunar Clock II is a journey through the landscapes of the inner and outer self. It courageously explores the chasm between observation and interpretation, the dance of duality, and the solitary path toward transformation and purpose. Musically, the album is a deep and organic evolution of the band’s signature sound, weaving darkness and light into an intricate, seamless tapestry. Listeners familiar with their debut will discover subtle conceptual echoes, rewarding a close and immersive listen.
The 56-minute album is a collaborative creation of Robin Boer (keyboards, lead vocals), Achille Regazzoni (bass guitars, keyboards, FX, twelve-string guitar), and Karsten van Straten (drums, percussion, FX, keyboards, backing vocals). Notably absent was Shardan Stream, who was devastated and in deep mourning after a sudden personal loss.
Robin Boer
keyboards, lead vocals
Shardan Stream
guitars, guitar synth, miscellaneous sounds, vocals
Thefar Side
bass guitars, keyboards
Karsten van Straten
drums, keyboards, backing vocals