Pat Strawser for Progressive Electronic

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Pat Strawser for Progressive Electronic
Pat Strawser is the original keyboard player for Canterbury band Volaré--a band that is already in the PA database under Canterbury (with two studio albums on file: 1997's The Uncertainty Principle [45 ratings with a 3.86 value] and 1999's Memoirs [18 ratings with a 3.67 ratings average). Little did anyone know but Pat has been producing highly engaging keyboard-based (mostly electronic instrumental and solo) music on his own ever since--much of which he's been polishing for Bandcamp over the past seven years--though much of it can be heard on Soundcloud, too. 

You can find, in fact, the following albums (and one EP) on his page on Bandcamp.com:
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/synth (released in 2018)
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/fifty-two (released in 2018)
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/lullabies (released in 2019)
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/half-full (an EP released in 2020)
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/background (released in late 2020)
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/a-big-new-world (released in May of 2021) 
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes (released in May of 2023)

Many of his songs and albums seem to have been created for or with children in mind (Lullabies and A Big New World), but not every album, with even a Christmas album and a couple electronic Christmas songs on his page--all of which might get you thinking he's a New Ager or not a serious musician. But he is!  

Background and Half-Full may be a bit too chill-downtempo for many's tastes--but they're like a good Paul Hardcastle album--and they're actually quite good! (both favorites of mine).

For progginess I'd try: 

his spacey ANTHONY PHILLIPS/VANGELIS-like homage to 1970s & 1980s analog synthesizers, Synth,
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/synth (released in 2018)

his 12 best from his 2013 song-of-the-week project, Fifty-Two
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/fifty-two (released in 2018)

or his most recent (May) release, Vignettes
https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes (released in May of 2023)

Good luck! 
Drew Fisher

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BrufordFreak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: January 25 2008 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 8005	Post Options Post Reply Quote BrufordFreak Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Pat Strawser for Progressive Electronic Posted: August 16 2023 at 14:58
	Pat Strawser for Progressive Electronic Pat Strawser is the original keyboard player for Canterbury band Volaré--a band that is already in the PA database under Canterbury (with two studio albums on file: 1997's The Uncertainty Principle [45 ratings with a 3.86 value] and 1999's Memoirs [18 ratings with a 3.67 ratings average). Little did anyone know but Pat has been producing highly engaging keyboard-based (mostly electronic instrumental and solo) music on his own ever since--much of which he's been polishing for Bandcamp over the past seven years--though much of it can be heard on Soundcloud, too. You can find, in fact, the following albums (and one EP) on his page on Bandcamp.com: https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/synth (released in 2018) https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/fifty-two (released in 2018) https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/lullabies (released in 2019) https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/half-full (an EP released in 2020) https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/background (released in late 2020) https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/a-big-new-world (released in May of 2021) https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes (released in May of 2023) Many of his songs and albums seem to have been created for or with children in mind (Lullabies and A Big New World), but not every album, with even a Christmas album and a couple electronic Christmas songs on his page--all of which might get you thinking he's a New Ager or not a serious musician. But he is! Background and Half-Full may be a bit too chill-downtempo for many's tastes--but they're like a good Paul Hardcastle album--and they're actually quite good! (both favorites of mine). For progginess I'd try: his spacey ANTHONY PHILLIPS/VANGELIS-like homage to 1970s & 1980s analog synthesizers, Synth, https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/synth (released in 2018) his 12 best from his 2013 song-of-the-week project, Fifty-Two https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/fifty-two (released in 2018) or his most recent (May) release, Vignettes https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes (released in May of 2023) Good luck! Drew Fisher
	Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/

Gordy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Folk/Eclectic/PSIKE/Metal Teams Joined: January 25 2007 Location: US Status: Offline Points: 3544	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 17 2023 at 03:09
	This looks promising and within our parameters (and he has physical media apart from Bandcamp-only releases), but could I get you to revise your biography under the dictates of the Artist Submission Procedure? http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=122381

BrufordFreak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: January 25 2008 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 8005	Post Options Post Reply Quote BrufordFreak Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 01 2023 at 15:06
	Sorry I missed this request, Gordy. It's so much easier when we're given access to the "add new albums" template to cut-and-paste into!
	Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/

pstrawser Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: April 02 2023 Location: Bremen, GA, USA Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote pstrawser Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: March 08 2024 at 14:49
	Hi! I ran across this thread awhile back and have been meaning to provide a bio (hope this is allowed!). Below is my official bio: Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Pat began his music education with classical piano lessons starting in 1985. The eclectic and abundant musical atmosphere of Athens inspired in him a lifelong love of music. He played trombone in high school marching band and was 1st chair trombone in his high school jazz band. He later started his first band, Volaré, in 1993. Volaré blended an interesting mix of fusion, progressive rock, and jazz, and released The Uncertainty Principle (The Laser’s Edge) in 1997, achieving critical acclaim with an international audience. Since then he has worked with a variety of artists to include Otis Redding, Jr., John Berry, Davis Causey, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, and Electric Avenue: The 80’s MTV Experience. He currently tours with Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Tribute, and is a contributing member of the Louisville, Kentucky-based progressive rock group French TV. His original music which spans a diverse range of styles, from fusion and progressive rock to smooth jazz, synthwave and electronica. You can hear his music on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, YouTube, and Spotify. --- Please let me know if this is sufficient for submission! Thanks!

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: 33167	Post Options Post Reply Quote Logan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 08 2024 at 15:10
	^ That's a terrific bio, imo, and what an impressive CV. Love Volaré and French TV. John Barry is one of my absolute faves.... Listening to Synth and very much enjoying it. EDIT: Oops, you wrote John Berry, not John Barry. Edited by Logan - March 08 2024 at 17:31

Gordy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Folk/Eclectic/PSIKE/Metal Teams Joined: January 25 2007 Location: US Status: Offline Points: 3544	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 08 2024 at 18:41
	Perfect, Mr. Strawser. I'll take you to the PSIKE team; things are moving a bit slowly so please give us some time.

pstrawser Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: April 02 2023 Location: Bremen, GA, USA Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote pstrawser Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: March 08 2024 at 19:36
	Not a problem at all! Thanks for your consideration! Also....I'm excited to mention that I have two new full-length releases that I'm planning to release very soon....the first one beginning of April. Very much Canterbury-inspired (among many other things). I'll keep you all posted! Thanks again!

FlashBack2210 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: March 11 2024 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote FlashBack2210 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 13 2024 at 13:46
	I found it on Apple Music, it sounds interesting, although it's not my favorite genre)

siLLy puPPy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator PSIKE, JRF/Canterbury, P Metal, Eclectic Joined: October 05 2013 Location: SFcaUsA Status: Offline Points: 14830	Post Options Post Reply Quote siLLy puPPy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 12 2024 at 08:25
	YES for TRIAX Strange abstract electronic
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Gordy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Folk/Eclectic/PSIKE/Metal Teams Joined: January 25 2007 Location: US Status: Offline Points: 3544	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 26 2024 at 15:42
	Happy to announce Pat's just been added to Eclectic Prog! https://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=12737