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Topic: Ananta (Venezuela) for Crossover
Posted: August 19 2010 at 13:44

Ananta have arrived.

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Posted: June 05 2010 at 19:03

And as soon as they are added, I will review them :-)

There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless,"

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Posted: June 05 2010 at 18:43

Yep... I had the doubt between Eclectic (because of the huge diversity in styles) and Crossover (because of the pop elements... sort of reminds me of Queen in some parts)...

I would consider their second album more as an Eclectic effort because the pop elements are somewhat diminished in there.... but considering that their first one is more Crossover and the second one maintains some of those elements, I'll support the Crossover tag....

Edited by ProgressiveAttic - June 05 2010 at 18:49

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Posted: June 05 2010 at 04:11

Nice band. I agree with Greg, it's a band for the Crossover Team to evaluate. I'll pass it on.

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Posted: June 04 2010 at 18:07

Thanks; having a listen now, and will edit in impressions as I listen

EDITS:

Now just on the second track , but I would think if it were to be taken for a Prog category, then due to the pop/mainstream qualities which are significant, then Crossover would make more sense. I will continue to listen, though.

Now on the fourth, I rather like this track, but it seems like Crossover should check this.

Based on these I would not vote yes for it in Eclectic, and for prog category appraisal, I recommend that the Crossover team check this.

Edited by Logan - June 04 2010 at 18:25

Two tracks per many of my fave acts: A Youtube Playlist

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Posted: June 04 2010 at 18:04

Ananta is a project by a group of Venezuelan musicians that were living in England during the late 70s led by one of the most renown musicians in Venezuela's pop scene: Ilan Chester (keyboardist/singer). Their two albums were recorded in London (next door to Peter Gabriel) with evident Beatles, Yes, ELP, Steve Winwood, Queen and King Crimson influences. Their albums feature a wide array of styles including: symphonic, folk, classic rock (ala Queen), fusion, blues, etc.

Discography and lineups:

*Night and Daydream (AKA Wheels of Time) - 1978
Lead Vocals, Piano, Moog & String Synthesizer: Ilan Chester
Lead Guitar, Flute, Saxophone, Harpsichord, Synthesizer,
Bass & Vocals: Mark Francis
Acoustic Guitar, 12 String Guitar & Vocals: Patrick Bernard
Bass Guitar & Vocals: Jorge Spiteri
Percussion & Vocals: Charlie Spiteri
Drums: Dave Early
Backing Vocals: Bradley Weinberg, Virginia Weinberg, Pamela Sidney
& Clapham Manor School Girls Choir

*Songs from the Future - 1980
Lead Vocals, Piano, Prophet 5 Synthesizer & Hammond Organ: Ilan Chester
Guitars: Alvaro Falcón
Bass: Luis Emilio Mauri
Drums & Percussion: Gerry Lopez
Violin Solo: Doctor Subramanium (on "Over The Edge")

Some samples:

Edit: just changed the name of the thread.... Crossover instead of Eclectic (see reasons in my post below)

Edited by ProgressiveAttic - June 05 2010 at 18:51

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Windhawk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 28 2006 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 11401	Topic: Ananta (Venezuela) for Crossover Posted: August 19 2010 at 13:44
	Ananta have arrived.
	Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/

Marty McFly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 23 2009 Location: Czech Republic Status: Offline Points: 3968	Posted: June 05 2010 at 19:03
	And as soon as they are added, I will review them :-)
	There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless," -Andyman1125 on Lulu Even my

ProgressiveAttic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 05 2008 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1243	Posted: June 05 2010 at 18:43
	Yep... I had the doubt between Eclectic (because of the huge diversity in styles) and Crossover (because of the pop elements... sort of reminds me of Queen in some parts)... I would consider their second album more as an Eclectic effort because the pop elements are somewhat diminished in there.... but considering that their first one is more Crossover and the second one maintains some of those elements, I'll support the Crossover tag.... Edited by ProgressiveAttic - June 05 2010 at 18:49
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harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: June 05 2010 at 04:11
	Nice band. I agree with Greg, it's a band for the Crossover Team to evaluate. I'll pass it on.

Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Status: Offline Points: 35400	Posted: June 04 2010 at 18:07
	Thanks; having a listen now, and will edit in impressions as I listen EDITS: Now just on the second track , but I would think if it were to be taken for a Prog category, then due to the pop/mainstream qualities which are significant, then Crossover would make more sense. I will continue to listen, though. Now on the fourth, I rather like this track, but it seems like Crossover should check this. Based on these I would not vote yes for it in Eclectic, and for prog category appraisal, I recommend that the Crossover team check this. Edited by Logan - June 04 2010 at 18:25
	Two tracks per many of my fave acts: A Youtube Playlist

ProgressiveAttic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 05 2008 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1243	Posted: June 04 2010 at 18:04
	Ananta is a project by a group of Venezuelan musicians that were living in England during the late 70s led by one of the most renown musicians in Venezuela's pop scene: Ilan Chester (keyboardist/singer). Their two albums were recorded in London (next door to Peter Gabriel) with evident Beatles, Yes, ELP, Steve Winwood, Queen and King Crimson influences. Their albums feature a wide array of styles including: symphonic, folk, classic rock (ala Queen), fusion, blues, etc. Discography and lineups: Night and Daydream (AKA Wheels of Time) - 1978 Lead Vocals, Piano, Moog & String Synthesizer: Ilan Chester Lead Guitar, Flute, Saxophone, Harpsichord, Synthesizer, Bass & Vocals: Mark Francis Acoustic Guitar, 12 String Guitar & Vocals: Patrick Bernard Bass Guitar & Vocals: Jorge Spiteri Percussion & Vocals: Charlie Spiteri Drums: Dave Early Backing Vocals: Bradley Weinberg, Virginia Weinberg, Pamela Sidney & Clapham Manor School Girls Choir Songs from the Future - 1980 Lead Vocals, Piano, Prophet 5 Synthesizer & Hammond Organ: Ilan Chester Guitars: Alvaro Falcón Bass: Luis Emilio Mauri Drums & Percussion: Gerry Lopez Violin Solo: Doctor Subramanium (on "Over The Edge") Some samples: Edit: just changed the name of the thread.... Crossover instead of Eclectic (see reasons in my post below) Edited by ProgressiveAttic - June 05 2010 at 18:51
	Michael's Sonic Kaleidoscope Mondays 5:00pm EST(re-runs Thursdays 3:00pm) @ Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio(http://www.deliciousagony.com)