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Posted: September 20 2017 at 05:18
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^ hmm I don't think Eloy are pastoral at all, maybe a few songs here or there, but then many bands have a few pastoral songs, even Led Zeppelin. What I've heard of Flower kings wouldn't qualify either.
I don't generally think of Camel as pastoral but both Nude and Dust and Dreams have lots of sections that I guess would qualify
But JADE WARRIOR is a great one I missed!
If it's a folky stuff you're reffering to, than Eloy and Camel are no contenders, but if it's because the bands have nature as subject, than Camel sure is a contender. Especially The Snow Goose. I guess Eloy is too heavy, I agree.
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Posted: September 20 2017 at 05:17
Sounds great, I will check them out!
One recommendation for you as well, Offa Rex' new album. Very nice Fairport-inspired folk.
Principe Di Giorno is definitely very pastoral, mellow Mello and a lush, warm feeling all the way. Well, that's what I remember of the album, at least. Will give it a new listen.
Guldbamsen: Gracious does have some pastoral vibes,especially "Heaven", but Affinity is more on the soul/jazz/funk side, although it has one of the most pastoral covers ever, haha!
I have listened a lot to Italian prog, and I totally agree that they have some sacral, pastoral, classical vibe, but as I stated earlier, there is a certain vibe I'm hungry for. I will check out more Moody Blues, Strawbs, Renaissance and Barclay James Harvest!
You may just be right regarding Affinity;)
Btw I know you're mostly looking for old school bands but what about new acts that sound like they were lifted straight out of the British countryside ca. 1971? If so then do yourself a favour and check out Magic Bus. They sounds like early Caravan reincarnated - and you get that old timey warm analogue production as well.
Edited by Guldbamsen - September 20 2017 at 05:04
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Posted: September 19 2017 at 23:28
I guess I don't know any more british pastoral bands than have been recommended already. But I haven't seen Harmonium mentioned. Great pastoral sounding band from Canada, singing in french. Just listen to the song "Histoires sans Paroles" (though that one is instrumental), and you will just have to imagine some sunny days in open green spaces, or the sea, whatever.
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Posted: September 19 2017 at 15:57
dauinghorn wrote:
I have listened a lot to Italian prog, and I totally agree that they have some sacral, pastoral, classical vibe, but as I stated earlier, there is a certain vibe I'm hungry for. I will check out more Moody Blues, Strawbs, Renaissance and Barclay James Harvest!
I see - but don't forget to check out the Skin Alley and Continuum-debuts (and perhaps follow-ups). Those were both serious and geographically correct pastoral suggestions.
Edited by Saperlipopette! - September 19 2017 at 16:25
I assume the op knows geese and ghost by Anthony Phillips, tubular bells by Mike Oldfield and the six wives of henry VIII by Rick Wakeman. Those are obvious choices(at least to me). Maybe some early PFM too and other Italian prog I'm sure.
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Posted: September 19 2017 at 14:54
Guldbamsen: Gracious does have some pastoral vibes,especially "Heaven", but Affinity is more on the soul/jazz/funk side, although it has one of the most pastoral covers ever, haha!
I have listened a lot to Italian prog, and I totally agree that they have some sacral, pastoral, classical vibe, but as I stated earlier, there is a certain vibe I'm hungry for. I will check out more Moody Blues, Strawbs, Renaissance and Barclay James Harvest!
Hey I have that one - granted only got it because I LOVED Baker Street. Think I was 9 or something. Still have the cd but I see you go longer back with it mister LP The rest of the album is pretty smokin too. I'm sure Hercules will join us shortly and sing it's praises too.
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Posted: September 19 2017 at 14:37
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Quinino wrote:
^ Good recommendations and nice taste - I love both Traffic (think I still have a vinyl sleeping in the attic somewhere)
Thanks man. You should visit the attic more often Maybe find some cool music, weed and antique porn
Look - I went to the attic and couldn't find no LP of Traffic (or any porn, btw ) but this pearl of '78 I had completely forgot . Does it count as pastoral ?
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Posted: September 19 2017 at 14:36
Thanks a lot, you guys! Some stuff I haven't heard.
Loudest Whisper - bought CHildren of Lir a few months ago. Superb folk/psych-musical. I love it.
Eloy - Not the kind of band I would categorize as "Pastoral". More space-ish.
Traffic - Rainmaker is my favourite too, and definitely what I would put in the pastoral bag! Don't like the outro, though... Hidden Treasures is a great track as well.
Barclay James Harvest - Galadriel is my favorite tune by them, but I have too listen more carefully to the rest.
Of course there's cool with other recommendations from other countries. Ragnarök and Landberk is definitely pastoral, but I must say there is a certain grey, British countryside vibe that I'm looking for. And of course, flute and Mellotron :)
Yeah but you cheated Doesn't matter now we're all doing it anyway Your description of pastoral fits in perfectly with mine...and Perry Leopold. Christian Lucifer is like listening to condensed field extract.
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Posted: September 19 2017 at 14:25
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I see Simon has upped the ante and actually recommended music outside the 'gentle/wafting mellotron' umbrella. Kudos good man.
Huh my only mellotron-suggestion was Celeste and they're italian. Pastoral would be visually similar to picturesque wouldn't it? I picture some kind of peaceful, lovely countryside landscape, but not total wilderness so I'll maybe it needs a mill, a field or maybe a distant farm, a flock of sheep and why not add a shepherdess plus perhaps some beautiful horses too...
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Maybe find some cool music, weed and antique porn 
) but this pearl of '78 I had completely forgot .
