Clockwise [klokwaiz], a. In the direction that the hands of the clock rotate; from top to bottom towards the right when seen from front. The name Clockwise was chosen by a direct association: the time that we are subjected in our life. Music, as life, is made of cycles. So, velocity, feeling, sense, harmony, melody, and other factors that are important are the reason related to the constant fight in defence of this art, for those who love it! The Band Clockwise was formed in 1996 by Rui and José. Initial formation: Rui Moura (Guitars), José Machado (Lead vocals and Bass), Hélder Silva (Drums) and Carlos Lopes (Keyboards). During that year the band worked on the first album that was recorded in 1997. The album was released in 1998 with the title “Time is waiting”. Ten songs fill that album in a Melodic rock/AOR style, and the main theme is about the conflict between dream and reality, based on the parallelism MAN/TIME. At 7 May 1998 with other member formation, the band made a show presenting the album at HARDCLUB, Portugal. During that year and next, the band made shows, as well TV, radio and magazines promoting their work. Between 2000 and 2004, by professional and personal reasons, the band was forced to stop. But, in 2002 the album “Time is waiting” reappear in the international market. In Germany, a label, TARGET RECORDS were the company that promoted the CD. The reviews were excellent from lots of sites. Meanwhile "Resilience" will come out soon!