After Crying

The Profile

After Crying is a Hungarian progressive rock ensemble formed in Budapest in 1986 by Péter Pejtsik, Csaba Vedres, and Gábor Egervári. Blending orchestral/chamber instrumentation with symphonic prog structures, they debuted with Overground Music (1990) and went on to release acclaimed albums including Megalázottak és megszomorítottak, Föld és ég, De Profundis, and Struggle for Life.

Hungarian symphonic/chamber prog band founded in 1986 (Budapest) by cellist/bassist Péter Pejtsik, pianist/composer Csaba Vedres, and flautist/lyricist Gábor Egervári. Debut album: Overground Music (1990). Noted for cello- and piano-led arrangements, winds and brass, and a fusion of rock, classical, and jazz elements. Frequently cited influences include King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, as well as Bach and Bartók.

Two glowing reviews spotlight After Crying’s symphonic prog fused with chamber/classical finesse. Overground Music (1990) is hailed as a masterpiece led by cello and piano, citing influences from King Crimson to Bartók. Megalázottak és megszomorítottak is praised for its sweeping suites, interludes, and evocative winds, mellotron, and strings. Founders Vedres Csaba and Pejtsik Péter anchor the group’s distinctive sound. The overall verdict: technically brilliant, emotionally gripping.