Camelias Garden Vs iamthemorning |
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Svetonio
Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2010 Location: Serbia Status: Offline Points: 10213 |
Topic: Camelias Garden Vs iamthemorning Posted: June 03 2014 at 09:16 |
It's a Grande Finale actually
An initial vote goes for iamthemorning. As a decor - nice reviews of both band's magnificent albums. Special Collaborator Crossover Team Now come on, music like this just doesn't get released these days. It's 2013! Didn't anyone check the calendar? Imagine Cat Stevens mixed with early Genesis, Yes, Al Stewart and possibly just a little Gentle Giant and you may get somewhere close to understanding what this wonderful album is like. It is a summery burst of sunshine, where it is all about great music and plenty of acoustic guitars with swathes of keyboards to boot. It is fragile yet strong, modern yet extremely vintage and the result is something that is like a breath of fresh air to these poor abused ears of mine. This Italian trio is led by Valerio Smordoni (lead and backing vocals, MiniMoog, keyboards, piano, harmonium, acoustic guitar, tambourine and Taurus Pedals) and he is joined by Manolo D'Antonio (acoustic and 12-string guitar, electric guitar, classical guitar, ukulele and backing vocals) and Marco Avallone (bass, synth bass, Taurus Pedals and percussions) plus a few guests to provide some additional timbres. It really is a thing of beauty, and I only hope that we are going to be hearing a great deal more from them as this progressive/folk debut is a delight. Review by Windhawk Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Russian band IAMTHEMORNING was formed in 2010, and appears to revolve around the talents of creative duo of Marjana Syomkina and Gleb Kolyadin. Their self described "acoustic/chamber progressive" music found its initial outlet in 2012 with the release of their digitally self released debut album "~", - or "Tilde" if you like, as that is the name of that specific symbol. In 2013 this production was released on CD through the German label Beste Unterhaltung Records.
Russian band iamthemorning has made itself a debut album they can be proud of. Beautiful female lead vocals courtesy of Marjana Syomkina supplemented by equally beautiful piano textures by Gleb Kolyadin, supported by classically oriented string arrangements and occasional rock oriented sections with bass, drums and guitars adding their distinctly contrasting features to this otherwise classically oriented landscape. I'd suggest that fans of artists like Kate Bush and Bel Canto might want to inspect this album, especially those amongst them who also have a taste for classical music in general and chamber music in particular. |
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octopus-4
Special Collaborator RIO/Avant/Zeuhl,Neo & Post/Math Teams Joined: October 31 2006 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 13418 |
Posted: June 03 2014 at 10:27 |
I know (and like) the second only, so no vote by now.
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Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half.
My poor home recorded stuff at https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com |
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Xonty
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 23 2013 Location: Cornwall Status: Offline Points: 1759 |
Posted: June 03 2014 at 12:01 |
Easily Iamthemorning, love their debut - probably best album of the decade so far for me
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Wanorak
Forum Senior Member Joined: December 09 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4574 |
Posted: June 03 2014 at 13:19 |
Camelia's Garden.
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A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!!
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someone_else
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: May 02 2008 Location: Going Bananas Status: Offline Points: 24019 |
Posted: June 03 2014 at 15:57 |
I like both, but Camelias Garden is an obvious winner for me.
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proggman
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 14 2013 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 1458 |
Posted: June 04 2014 at 12:00 |
iamthemorning |
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When he rides, my fears subside.
For darkness turns once more to light. Through the skies, his white horse flies. To find a land beyond the night. |
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chopper
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 13 2005 Location: Essex, UK Status: Offline Points: 19957 |
Posted: June 04 2014 at 12:10 |
I'm in love with the Camelias Garden album at the moment so has to be that.
Who stole their apostrophe btw?
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infocat
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 10 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Status: Offline Points: 4671 |
Posted: June 05 2014 at 00:17 |
I love both, but have to give it to iatm.
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sadoctopus
Forum Newbie Joined: March 12 2014 Location: New Orleans Status: Offline Points: 10 |
Posted: June 06 2014 at 07:23 |
Iamthemorning. Essential beauty and musicianship. Camelias Garden are doing great, but not great enough to compete with iatm.
Oh by the way, are they connected in any way? https://www.facebook.com/iamthemorningband/posts/619653941394593 Edited by sadoctopus - June 06 2014 at 07:27 |
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Altairius
Forum Senior Member Joined: February 14 2014 Status: Offline Points: 187 |
Posted: June 07 2014 at 06:35 |
Camelias Garden write substantial music, so them. iamthemorning is pretty fluffy
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 12 2011 Location: Melb, Australia Status: Offline Points: 7951 |
Posted: June 07 2014 at 06:45 |
It occured to me that I've had the Camelia's Garden CD on the shelf for...several months now? I have yet to play it, so thanks for the reminder, will do so shortly!
Edited by Aussie-Byrd-Brother - June 07 2014 at 06:50 |
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Svetonio
Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2010 Location: Serbia Status: Offline Points: 10213 |
Posted: June 07 2014 at 14:37 |
I'm very curious to hear your opinion |
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brown_antelope
Forum Newbie Joined: May 08 2015 Location: Italia Status: Offline Points: 6 |
Posted: May 08 2015 at 11:01 |
hello there, you can find here a new song included in Camelias Garden new album 'Kite'
Enjoy |
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chopper
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 13 2005 Location: Essex, UK Status: Offline Points: 19957 |
Posted: May 08 2015 at 12:37 |
Both good albums but Camelia's Garden is the better one imo.
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sublime220
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 21 2015 Location: Willow Farm Status: Offline Points: 1563 |
Posted: May 08 2015 at 14:04 |
iamthemorning
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There is no dark side in the moon, really... Matter of fact, it's all dark...
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memowakeman
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 19 2005 Location: Mexico City Status: Offline Points: 13032 |
Posted: May 11 2015 at 13:44 |
iamthemorning
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Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
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brown_antelope
Forum Newbie Joined: May 08 2015 Location: Italia Status: Offline Points: 6 |
Posted: May 14 2015 at 05:19 |
brown_antelope
Forum Newbie Joined: May 08 2015 Location: Italia Status: Offline Points: 6 |
Posted: May 20 2015 at 06:09 |
CAMELIAS GARDEN’S KITE IS OUT NOW! BUY: https://cameliasgarden.bandcamp.com/album/kite |
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