Dreaming Madmen is a progressive rock project founded by Lebanese‑American brothers Mathew and Christopher Aboujaoude, currently based in Austin, Texas. The duo began making music together at a young age while growing up in Lebanon, developing their skills as multi‑instrumentalists and composers. Before launching Dreaming Madmen, they performed extensively with their father in the Pink Floyd tribute act Brick Floyd, touring both the Middle East and the United States with a three‑hour audiovisual show synchronized to a full laser‑light production. The project’s debut full‑length album, Ashes of a Diary, was released in September 2019. The concept album runs for approximately forty minutes and tells the story of an elderly man who discovers an old diary filled with memories of pain, obsession, love, hatred and regret. Musically, the album draws heavily on the atmospheric and emotional qualities associated with Pink Floyd, incorporating expressive guitar work, spacious soundscapes and narrative‑driven arrangements.Dreaming Madmen’s sound blends modern progressive rock with classic influences, characterized by: melodic guitar lines and ambient textures, conceptual storytelling, cinematic production, clear inspiration from the progressive rock tradition of the 1970s and 1980s. Their background in performing Pink Floyd’s music is reflected in their approach to composition, dynamics and sound design, while still shaping their own identity as contemporary progressive artists.
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Behind My Wall
Enigma
Page One
Lock Thyself
Ashes of a Diary
Your Possessor