There is a lot of debate over what may or may not be progressive rock. Farpoint would be a great place to start for anyone who might be wondering. The music is neither too extreme nor too laid back. It is a polished example of progressive rock in the vein of folk like Mostly Autumn or Echolyn. There are also many influences from Yes and the early classics.

The group consists of a quintet of multi-instrumentalists. Clark Boone sings a combination of lead and backing vocals. He also plays a 12-string guitar. Kevin Jarvis plays a variation of acoustic, electric and classical guitars. He sprinkles in a mixture of keyboards, mandolin, bass, and percussion. Dana Oxendine contributes both flute and keyboards. She sings lead and backing vocals as well. Jonathon Rodriguez is the main drummer and even adds his own percussions. Frank Tyson handles the bass guitar along with electric and 12-string guitars. He too plays some keyboards and contributes a few vocals of his own.

With these five members and all their instruments, they appear to emulate a band that's twice their size. It can be heard in the sound. If that's not enough, Shane White is Farpoint's honorary sixth member. He adds a live sound and various odds and ends. I'm not exactly sure what that means. I guess it's an inside joke that should be referred back to the band. The combination of players and instruments result in something quite unique and often interesting. Farpoint has a natural delivery along with a mature disposition. They act like an esteemed dignitary with no indication that this is their debut appearance.

This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2004 Year Book Volume 1 at https://garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2003-and-2004/.