Progressive Rock Music Forum : Colosseum http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Progressive Rock Music Forum : Prog Music Lounge : Colosseum Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:31:50 +0000 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:47:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 360 www.progarchives.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33462 Progressive Rock Music Forum http://www.progarchives.com/forum/css_styles/mac-prog/PAlogo_v2.gif http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ Colosseum : I have their 2 first albums and... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2368375#2368375 Author: ozzy_tom
Subject: 33462
Posted: February 05 2007 at 12:47

I have their 2 first albums and they are quite good but titled suite on "Valentyne Suite" is just amazing.]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:47:22 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2368375#2368375 Colosseum : Also, just checked out SEAN's... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2367903#2367903 Author: mrgd
Subject: 33462
Posted: February 05 2007 at 01:44

Also, just checked out SEAN's earlier COLOSSEUM thread. Excellent stuff for any enthusiast. Great work.]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:44:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2367903#2367903 Colosseum : I agree with SEAN TRANE, that... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2367873#2367873 Author: mrgd
Subject: 33462
Posted: February 05 2007 at 01:13

I agree with SEAN TRANE, that the COLOSSEUM LIVES [Live in Cologne] DVD is a must have. Just great performances throughout and as I've mentioned on other threads, an important piece of memorabilia for fans now the masterful Mr. Heckstall- Smith has sadly shuffled on.

On another note, I really enjoy 'BREAD AND CIRCUSES' and really find only one track [two at the very most] sub par. A particularly underrated album imo. altho I accept some may be put off by some of its not so prog , not so fusion rockier elements. From where I am , it aint bad......[Love that Steely Dan type groove on the Dick Heckstall-Smith tune, 'Big Deal']]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:13:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2367873#2367873 Colosseum : Originally posted by salmacisI... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2357346#2357346 Author: bsurmano
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 27 2007 at 17:20

Originally posted by salmacis

I have Tempest's two albums- good stuff but I don't find them to be anywhere near Colosseum (especially their 2nd album). But then in my mind neither were Colosseum II, really...

Would I be right in saying that Tempest were perhaps more hard rock than jazz rock? I don't really see them as a jazz rock band, myself, despite having Allan Holdsworth and Ollie Halsall in the line up...
You're absolutely right !
]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:20:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2357346#2357346 Colosseum : I have Tempest's two albums-... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353711#2353711 Author: salmacis
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 11:07

I have Tempest's two albums- good stuff but I don't find them to be anywhere near Colosseum (especially their 2nd album). But then in my mind neither were Colosseum II, really...

Would I be right in saying that Tempest were perhaps more hard rock than jazz rock? I don't really see them as a jazz rock band, myself, despite having Allan Holdsworth and Ollie Halsall in the line up...]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:07:53 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353711#2353711 Colosseum : Originally posted by AtavachronIf... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353652#2353652 Author: Dick Heath
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 10:11

Originally posted by Atavachron

If fiery jazz-rock that completely blew away other bands of their time (even Mahavishnu had already peaked) was trying too hard, I'll take it. 'Electric Savage' is one of the tightest, most intuitive live/studio performances in fusion history.
 
The competition would have been Isotope and Brand X in the UK. Talking of Isotope, check out the second Gary Boyle  album Electric Glide where he plays duets with Gary Moore.
 
]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:11:54 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353652#2353652 Colosseum : Originally posted by AtavachronYes,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353647#2353647 Author: Dick Heath
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 10:07

Originally posted by Atavachron

Yes, he was really amazing-- a true metal god, years before Eddie Van Halen and a huge influence on fellow Irish guitarists. His later solo stuff ('Victims of the Future', etc.) wasn't great and seemed to be geared toward selling records, but for awhile in the mid-70s there were few better.
 
Personally I think Gary Moore peaked on Skid Row's 34 Hours album when I think he was still in his teens, (in other words, I don't hear Moore play with greater and innovation on later recordings)- listen to the complexity of Love Story.
 
BTW wasn't  Rory Gallagher the first great Irish rock guitarist?
]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:07:24 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353647#2353647 Colosseum : Tempest was a solid band. For... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353486#2353486 Author: Atavachron
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 05:37

Tempest was a solid band. For their time they were very good, they just haven't aged so well, imo. Hearing early Holdsworth is quite interesting on that first record, though.]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:37:17 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353486#2353486 Colosseum : This DVD is one of the best I've... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353480#2353480 Author: Sean Trane
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 05:28

This DVD is one of the best I've seen
 
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=11382
 
Everything you need to know about the band is there.
 
I have post about Colosseum II, but it seems a lot of people are missing on Tempest (Hiseman's band between the two Colosseum).
 
 
]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:28:24 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353480#2353480 Colosseum : If fiery jazz-rock that completely... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353462#2353462 Author: Atavachron
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 04:50

If fiery jazz-rock that completely blew away other bands of their time (even Mahavishnu had already peaked) was trying too hard, I'll take it. 'Electric Savage' is one of the tightest, most intuitive live/studio performances in fusion history.]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:50:35 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353462#2353462 Colosseum : Colosseum were one of the few... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353459#2353459 Author: S Lang
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 04:45

Colosseum were one of the few bands that steered me towards Prog and Jazz-Rock in my formative years. They remain much loved and their reunion performance was truly professional. Dave Clempson on guitar remains highly underrated, despite his exceptional skills that leave many better known names rather embarrassed. There was a thread on him not long ago.
 
Colosseum II was ambitious, but perhaps trying too hard. Hiseman is a great drummer and motivator, here it's a bit of a flop. Apart from ripping off perhaps the best ever Stanley Clarke tune and recording it for no good reason, Gary Moore does little more than what he did in his earlier band Skid Row. Playing fast and loud - without a certain feel. Jeff Beck did a much better job at his forays into Jazz-Rock.
 
I have not kept any of the CII albums, but all of the original band's are still cherished.  
]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:45:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353459#2353459 Colosseum : Wow, Raffaella, I'm a HUGE... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353395#2353395 Author: Atavachron
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 03:01

Wow, Raffaella, I'm a HUGE Randy fan, I didn't know this. I haven't heard 'Tilt', the Glenn Hughes or the live, maybe I'll check my local Amoeba for them.]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:01:08 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353395#2353395 Colosseum : Originally posted by AtavachronYes,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353390#2353390 Author: Raff
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 02:55

Originally posted by Atavachron

Yes, he was really amazing-- a true metal god, years before Eddie Van Halen and a huge influence on fellow Irish guitarists. His later solo stuff ('Victims of the Future', etc.) wasn't great and seemed to be geared toward selling records, but for awhile in the mid-70s there were few better.


Well, I used to dig Gary Moore's Eighties stuff as well. Perhaps not all of his albums were up to scratch, but the live "I Want Moore!" really cooks, and I really love the album he cut with Glenn Hughes singing on part of the tracks ("Run for Cover"). I'm not very well acquainted with his later, bluesy stuff, though I've been planning to get a few of his albums. My favourite Moore guitar track of all, though, is one that is not to be found on any of the albums he has recorded with his own name, but rather on drummer Cozy Powell's second solo album, "Tilt". The track is called "Sunset", and it's absolutely beautiful - Moore used to dedicate it to Randy Rhoads when playing it live.
]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:55:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353390#2353390 Colosseum : Hiseman is one of the best prog... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353384#2353384 Author: richardh
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 02:40

Hiseman is one of the best prog drummers without doubt.I saw Colosseum at the Swindon Arts Centre a few years ago and it was a privilege to seen Hiseman,Greenslade,Farlowe and Babs Thompson.Quite funny as well to see them all bumping into each other on such a small stage!
 
btw Hiseman said he was inspired to write Valentyne Suite while watching the moon landings on TV in 1969.
]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:40:39 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353384#2353384 Colosseum : Yes, he was really amazing-- a... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353342#2353342 Author: Atavachron
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 25 2007 at 01:21

Yes, he was really amazing-- a true metal god, years before Eddie Van Halen and a huge influence on fellow Irish guitarists. His later solo stuff ('Victims of the Future', etc.) wasn't great and seemed to be geared toward selling records, but for awhile in the mid-70s there were few better.]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:21:06 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2353342#2353342 Colosseum : Originally posted by AtavachronAnd... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2352691#2352691 Author: kisu
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 24 2007 at 15:59

Originally posted by Atavachron


And Moore really shines on those records, his best work I think.
    


I was so surprised when I realized that it really was Moore! How different music he used to do way back in 70īs... but you can recognize his way of playing. Strange New Flesh was amongst my first prog-records, I really listened to it a lot.
]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:59:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2352691#2352691 Colosseum : Originally posted by Dick Heath Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2350596#2350596 Author: bsurmano
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 23 2007 at 04:14

Originally posted by Dick Heath

Originally posted by bsurmano

Loved James Litherland's* voice (in my top 5 of the so-called blue-eyed blues vocalists), but always felt Farlowe couldn't resist unnecessary vocal gymnastics to the detriment of some songs (ditto Ian Gillan).

* but pity about his mid 90's middle of the road rock album full of instantly forgettable tunes.

I've tried to find some Litherland' releases but without success. What'd be the name of this mid 90's album ?


Fourth Estate - released at least 12 years ago on a UK label. I do believe he was playing guitar as part of the pit orchestra for pop and rock musicals around that time - sure I saw his name in the programme for a Gary Glitter musical at Nottingham. Also recall James Litherland appears of the Alexis Korner Memorial Concert triple CD set (recorded 1995 and released by the UK-based  Indigo Label), specifically Volume 2 (IGOCD2051). Sings one song and then backs (ironically) Chris Farlowe on 3. BTW the of the AK MC is worth checking out for who's on it.
 
Great !! ; thanks for the info, the hunting starts !!
]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:14:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2350596#2350596 Colosseum : Originally posted by bsurmanoLoved... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2350128#2350128 Author: Dick Heath
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 22 2007 at 17:26

Originally posted by bsurmano

Loved James Litherland's* voice (in my top 5 of the so-called blue-eyed blues vocalists), but always felt Farlowe couldn't resist unnecessary vocal gymnastics to the detriment of some songs (ditto Ian Gillan).

* but pity about his mid 90's middle of the road rock album full of instantly forgettable tunes.

I've tried to find some Litherland' releases but without success. What'd be the name of this mid 90's album ?


Fourth Estate - released at least 12 years ago on a UK label. I do believe he was playing guitar as part of the pit orchestra for pop and rock musicals around that time - sure I saw his name in the programme for a Gary Glitter musical at Nottingham. Also recall James Litherland appears of the Alexis Korner Memorial Concert triple CD set (recorded 1995 and released by the UK-based  Indigo Label), specifically Volume 2 (IGOCD2051). Sings one song and then backs (ironically) Chris Farlowe on 3. BTW the of the AK MC is worth checking out for who's on it.
]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:26:21 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2350128#2350128 Colosseum : Loved James Litherland's*... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349914#2349914 Author: bsurmano
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 22 2007 at 14:26

Loved James Litherland's* voice (in my top 5 of the so-called blue-eyed blues vocalists), but always felt Farlowe couldn't resist unnecessary vocal gymnastics to the detriment of some songs (ditto Ian Gillan).

* but pity about his mid 90's middle of the road rock album full of instantly forgettable tunes.

I've tried to find some Litherland' releases but without success. What'd be the name of this mid 90's album ? ]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:26:57 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349914#2349914 Colosseum : Great music, have problems with... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349592#2349592 Author: Witchwoodhermit
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 22 2007 at 10:41

[QUOTE=Dick Heath][QUOTE=Witchwoodhermit]Great music, have problems with the voice however.
Hiseman is brilliant.
 
Dick Heath:  Farlowe couldn't resist unnecessary vocal gymnastics to the detriment of some songs  (ditto Ian Gillan).
 
 
Could not have said it better myself.Clap
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]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:41:18 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349592#2349592 Colosseum : Originally posted by kisuAny... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349430#2349430 Author: Sean Trane
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 22 2007 at 06:13

Originally posted by kisu

Any Colosseum -listeners here? I couldnīt find any threads concerning them 
 
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20532
]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:13:26 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349430#2349430 Colosseum : Originally posted by WitchwoodhermitGreat... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349419#2349419 Author: Dick Heath
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 22 2007 at 05:26

Originally posted by Witchwoodhermit

Great music, have problems with the voice however.
Hiseman is brilliant.
 
Loved James Litherland's* voice (in my top 5 of the so-called blue-eyed blues vocalists), but always felt Farlowe couldn't resist unnecessary vocal gymnastics to the detriment of some songs  (ditto Ian Gillan).
 
* but pity about his mid 90's middle of the road rock album full of instantly forgettable tunes.
]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2007 05:26:29 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349419#2349419 Colosseum : Great music, have problems with... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349333#2349333 Author: Witchwoodhermit
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 22 2007 at 00:56

Great music, have problems with the voice however.
Hiseman is brilliant.]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:56:08 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349333#2349333 Colosseum : Originally posted by Ghost Rider Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349320#2349320 Author: Atavachron
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 22 2007 at 00:35

Originally posted by Ghost Rider


Originally posted by Atavachron

More of a C ll fan myself, but Jon Hiseman is terrific either way.
I've got all three CII albums, as I am a major Gary Moore fan (he's my fav guitarist along with Blackmore). I also have "Valentyne Suite", which is a great album indeed (I have a double CD version including both the British and the American edition) - I'm planning to get the others too. And Hiseman is one of the greatest drummers - too often forgotten in favour of all the Portnoys of this world.


And Moore really shines on those records, his best work I think.
    ]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:35:26 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349320#2349320 Colosseum : Jon Hiseman is so underated! A... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349285#2349285 Author: polyrythmic
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 23:22

    Jon Hiseman is so underated! A great drummer!]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:22:33 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2349285#2349285 Colosseum : I don't feel Colosseum II... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348883#2348883 Author: salmacis
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:33

I don't feel Colosseum II owed anything to the original Colosseum. Apparently Gerry Bron, when they signed to Bronze, told Jon Hiseman sales would be better if he called it 'Colosseum something'. I feel CII's sound is far more akin to acts like Return To Forever, or maybe, what Jeff Beck was doing then due to the pronounced synths. But great albums nevertheless.

Colossem are a fave band of mine too, yes. Three great original studio albums and a cracking live album to boot. Not heard the reformation albums but they have been recently reissued.]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:33:00 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348883#2348883 Colosseum : I like Colloseum a lot. Sure,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348805#2348805 Author: Ricochet
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 15:20

I like Colloseum a lot. Sure, now that I've got more experience in jazz classics, they are winded up artists, but music's nice, feeling's great, at all times. Valentyne Suite is a masterpiece, the blues factor they've put on later is interesting or just...familiar.
 
About Hiseman, yes, great drumming. An example is his solo in the Colloseum Live - The Complete Reunion Concerts (CD to hear, but DVD to really see!). Fans should really love his solo there, it's quite exciting.
 
Feel bit sad that Colloseum did few works and lived even shorter than the echo of their sound. Their bio, I think, mentions they would have been overshadowed by some other figure of that time, but I actually believe they went on a "slow metabolism" - or, actually, on a fast consuming one.
]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:20:06 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348805#2348805 Colosseum : Originally posted by AtavachronMore... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348793#2348793 Author: Raff
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 15:01

Originally posted by Atavachron

More of a C ll fan myself, but Jon Hiseman is terrific either way.


I've got all three CII albums, as I am a major Gary Moore fan (he's my fav guitarist along with Blackmore). I also have "Valentyne Suite", which is a great album indeed (I have a double CD version including both the British and the American edition) - I'm planning to get the others too. And Hiseman is one of the greatest drummers - too often forgotten in favour of all the Portnoys of this world.Tongue
]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:01:26 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348793#2348793 Colosseum : Originally posted by bsurmano Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348788#2348788 Author: oracus
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 14:54

Originally posted by bsurmano

Originally posted by oracus

One of my favorite bands. Hiseman IMO is the most overlooked prog drummer in history.

Agreed ! Their primal period (1969-1971) is absolutely incredible, but their second incarnation as Colosseum II
was a disappointment for me because of heavier direction taken.


I agree. I like some songs though :)
    ]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:54:02 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348788#2348788 Colosseum : Originally posted by oracusOne... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348781#2348781 Author: bsurmano
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 14:43

Originally posted by oracus

One of my favorite bands. Hiseman IMO is the most overlooked prog drummer in history.

Agreed ! Their primal period (1969-1971) is absolutely incredible, but their second incarnation as Colosseum II
was a disappointment for me because of heavier direction taken.
     ]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:43:53 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348781#2348781 Colosseum : One of my favorite bands. Hiseman... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348295#2348295 Author: oracus
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 07:45

One of my favorite bands. Hiseman IMO is the most overlooked prog drummer in history.]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:45:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348295#2348295 Colosseum : Colosseum's Jon Hiseman is... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348288#2348288 Author: Dick Heath
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 07:40

Colosseum's Jon Hiseman is master jazz drummer - just been relistening to his contribution to the 1968 recording, Jack Bruce's Things We Like, also with John McLaughlin and Dick Heck Heckstall-Smith. Tempest (Hiseman's band between Colosseum and Colosseum II) was  a now neglected but major rock jazz group, first with Allan Holdsworth on guitar, overlapping with and then being superceded by the legendary Ollie Hassell - i.e. Jon Hiseman has always associated with the  very best (not forgetting Gary Moore). Might be worth trying to track down the Holdsworth/Bruce/Hiseman demos of 1979 or 80's , which have become known as The Sherwood Tapes, indicating a possible third phase of a Colosseum-like band. much of the 80's and 90's Hiseman played in his wife's band, the  saxophonist Barbara Thompson's Paraphenalia.]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:40:20 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348288#2348288 Colosseum : Incredible group. Being acquainted... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348247#2348247 Author: Fassbinder
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 06:35

Incredible group. Being acquainted with their four first albums (three studio and one live) I may say their music(ianship) is just amazing. Not too easy for perception yet always fascinating. Thumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs Up]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:35:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348247#2348247 Colosseum : I only have "Daughter of... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348241#2348241 Author: Harkmark
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 21 2007 at 06:07

I only have "Daughter of time" (vinyl). Some very good songs on it.]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:07:51 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348241#2348241 Colosseum : More of a C ll fan myself, but... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348035#2348035 Author: Atavachron
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 20 2007 at 22:11

More of a C ll fan myself, but Jon Hiseman is terrific either way.]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:11:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348035#2348035 Colosseum : Yes, Colosseum is amazing, especially... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348032#2348032 Author: NotSoKoolAid
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 20 2007 at 22:07

Yes, Colosseum is amazing, especially live. Rarely will you find conversations about them.

We may refer to it as prog here, but in the real world it's just another great band.

How many Led Zeppelin and Doors conversations do you see here?]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:07:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2348032#2348032 Colosseum : Originally posted by anduThere... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2347819#2347819 Author: kisu
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 20 2007 at 18:04

Originally posted by andu

There is very good JazzRock thread, and from the third page on there was an interesting debate on Colosseum. Here's the link: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PN=3
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Thank you!
]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:04:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2347819#2347819 Colosseum : There is very good JazzRock thread,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2347815#2347815 Author: andu
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 20 2007 at 18:00

There is very good JazzRock thread, and from the third page on there was an interesting debate on Colosseum. Here's the link: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PN=3
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]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:00:39 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2347815#2347815 Colosseum : Any Colosseum -listeners here?... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2347810#2347810 Author: kisu
Subject: 33462
Posted: January 20 2007 at 17:55

Any Colosseum -listeners here? I couldnīt find any threads concerning them ]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:55:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33462&PID=2347810#2347810