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Greylevel is a progressive rock band from the west coast of Canada featuring Derek Barber (vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass and programming), Richard Shukin (6 and 12 string guitars, bass and lead guitars), and Esther Barber (vocals and keyboards). It's earliest beginnings go back to 2001 when Derek Barber began writing and recording songs in his home studio. Trained from childhood in classical piano, Derek desired to create music that incorporated his classical training with his love for progressive rock music. After several years of honing the craft of writing and recording, Derek was joined by his wife Esther and good friend Richard Shukin, bringing Greylevel to it's current form. Together the three of them ecorded their debut album, "Opus One", which was completed in 2006.

Opus One was written and recorded over a 2-year period between 2005 and 2006. Although not a concept album, it follows a general theme of lost love and finding hope in looking beyond one's self. Focusing more on expressive playing and song writing then on pure chops and technicality, Opus One takes the listener on a journey through many emotions and experiences.