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artguyken 
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 Topic: Prog with Unusual Instruments (such as bassoon)Posted: July 30 2008 at 19:59 |
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Absolutely! When I saw this thread, the very first band I thought of was Gryphon --- "Red Queen to Gryphon Three" is an absolute masterpiece in my book. They did a fantastic job of weaving woodwinds of modern and ancient types into a very contemporary music. The other albums by Gryphon pale by comparison, but yes, I would say that bringing unusual elements to the music is part of what sets it apart from mainstream stuff. |
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Nowhere Man
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Posted: July 30 2008 at 18:54 |
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Yes, I LOVE unusual instruments. They are one of the things that drew me to prog originally. Robby Steinhardt's violin and Ian Anderson's flute were two huge influences that inspired my love of prog. While those two instruments are pretty common in prog (especially flute) they are very rare for rock. Most people would never think have having flute in a rock band, or even having a flute/electric guitar solo like early in TAAB.
Speaking of examples of unusual instruments, I don't think anyone has mentioned Gentle Giant's Acquiring The Taste. There are something like 46 different instruments on that album (only three of which are played by guest musicians, incredibly). |
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Fitzcarraldo
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Posted: July 23 2008 at 07:33 |
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Have to say that I enjoy the celeste on ELP's Tarkus, and the Tunisian zourka on their Trilogy album.
Is recorder considered unusual in Prog? If so, another vote for GRYPHON: Richard Harvey's recorder playing is the business. And what about the bagpipes used by Fernando of those Spanish rockers MAGO DE OZ, the Ondes Martinet on HARMONIUM's Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison, the spinet used by Vittorio De Scalzi of NEW TROLLS ATOMIC SYSTEM, or the dulcimer, virginal and hurdy gurdy used by Marie Yacoub of MALICORNE? Edited by Fitzcarraldo - July 23 2008 at 07:34 |
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thought-house
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Posted: July 22 2008 at 12:23 |
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That sounds like Eluveitie... only they're not progressive. |
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Chunga's Moustache
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Posted: July 21 2008 at 18:40 |
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I'm a big fan of bassoon in just about anything.
For great bassoon in prog, you can't go wrong with Von Zamla. I especially like the way the bassoon compliments Lars Hollmer's accordian. Michel Berckmans also played bassoon in Art Zoyd. I'm also a big fan of Roy Wood's various reed work on The Move's album "Message from the Country", ELO's first album, and his solo albums (especially "Mustard"). While many criticize his skill and proficency, I personally find his multi-intrumentalist performances to be quite enjoyable. He also throws in some banjo to sweeten the pot. |
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Prog-Brazil
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Posted: July 21 2008 at 18:16 |
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A Barca do Sol (Brazil) had a viola and cello player
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CaincelaOreinim
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Posted: July 20 2008 at 19:04 |
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Some bands I can think of with interesting "other" sounding musical instrumentation outside of the standard rock band flair off the top of my head:
The Grand Silent System (clarinetist I believe...more for fans of dredg-esque bands) Lazuli (although not too different these guys sound exotic and sapidly strange to me) SGM (already mentioned; self-made instruments) Jaga Jazzist (kind of electronic, again, like Lazuli, I find the music to be new enough to me) The Residents Dengue Fever (Indonesia - I believe...if someone can clarify? - pop music, like it, relatively different sounding...) Alamaailman Vasarat (already mentioned) Naftule's Dream (from the little I've heard relatively intense Klezmer music) |
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popeyethecat
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Posted: July 20 2008 at 17:46 |
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Any space for a Dulcimer player?  |
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popeyethecat
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Posted: July 20 2008 at 17:40 |
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The dulcimer has been used in prog? I play the Hammered Dulcimer! How fantastic :D I will check this out. Thank you |
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Utah Man
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Posted: July 20 2008 at 11:40 |
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Got a song I did earlier this year using an instrument called a Mbira. People ask, "What the heck is THAT ?" . |
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micky
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Posted: July 19 2008 at 17:15 |
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to reroute this thread from the bassoon (Gryphon) appreciation thread.... and go from some instruments that are unusual.. and quite prog... lets go with the calimba used by a musical genius to far too few of you know. Franco Battaito.. used to perfection on Sequenze e Frequenze. The church organ.. not for one frickin solo.. but the basis of an album on M.elle Le Gladiator (also note Jacula if you dig the church organ).
though I must say.. one of my favorite uses of an 'unusual' instrument was the vibraphone solo on GG's Schooldays... fantastic..... |
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: July 19 2008 at 17:01 |
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Ooooh!!  That sounds really interesting! I just might have to somehow acquire that....  |
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Posted: July 19 2008 at 15:34 |
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When the time comes, I wanna start a progressive folk metal with melodeath influences, and have a bagpiper. And a violinist.
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BrufordFreak
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Posted: July 17 2008 at 19:49 |
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Yes, unusual instruments add to prog. I love to hear a dobro (S. Wilson et al.) or banjo (Hackett et al.) or tuba (Nina Hagen Band et al.) or accordian (Harmonium et al.) or saw or Chapman Stick (Tony L. et al.) or dulcimer or pan flute (Los Jaivas et al.) or mandolin (Mike Oldfield et al.) or lute (Jan Akkerman et al.) or recorder or cello or oboe (Gabe et al.) or yodel (Thijs v.L.et al.) or bass pedal (Mike R. et al.) or church organ (Wakeman et al.) or harp (Jon Anderson et al.) or toy piano (Robert Smith et al.) or ... or ... or ... "enossifications" (Brian Eno et al.) or ....
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Harry Hood
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Posted: July 17 2008 at 18:23 |
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Ween have composed a song for triangle. they've also used the mandolin, theremin, and scotchguard in their recordings. And i don't even know what sort of instruments they assembled on "Mourning Glory".
Yet they still won't add them to the archives. :( Edited by Harry Hood - July 17 2008 at 18:28 |
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Syzygy
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Posted: July 17 2008 at 16:37 |
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David Thomas (Pere Ubu frontman) toured in the 80s backed by Chris Cutler on drums and Lindsay Cooper on bassoon (and other wind instruments). There was a live album called Winter Comes Home, but it has never been reissued on CD - I think I still have a vinyl copy in storage somewhere, and a few are still floating around but probably very over priced. An expanded version of the line up (with Tony Maimone on bass) made the studio album More Places Forever, and that's currently available as part of the excellent Monster box set. The sound is post punk meets RIO, and if you've ever wondered what a band comprising bassoon, drums and bizarre vocaks would sound like your curiosity will be well and truly satisfied.
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Dick Heath
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Posted: July 17 2008 at 14:57 |
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To reiterate what I wrote on a similar thread earlier this year, checkout the jazz rock fusion of bassoonist Paul Hanson on his first album released earlier this year, Frolic In The Land Of Plenty (Abstract Logix Records) - Paul Hanson has done plenty of sessions for other fusionists:
http://www.jazzbassoon.com/discography.php |
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: July 16 2008 at 22:08 |
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Haha, of course.   |
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YesFan72
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Posted: July 16 2008 at 22:01 |
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And of course I'd need to buy a lute first. |
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YesFan72
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Posted: July 16 2008 at 21:34 |
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Krumhorns cost over $1500. Hmmm... I don't exactly have that much to spend right now. |
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