The Anabasis is a progressive rock collaboration conceived by multi-instrumentalist and composer, Barry Thompson, with lyrics by noted professional author, George Andrade. This band lineup makes up a whos who of some of the worlds top players in the progressive rock and metal universe. In addition to Barry (guitar,bass and keyboards), The Anabasis features Ryo Okumoto (Spocks Beard) as primary keyboardist and arranger; Per Fredrik "PelleK" Lee Abraham Band) on drums; Gordon Tittsworth (Images of Eden, All Too Human).