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Rocktopus 
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My favorite RIO band (also, along with Magma and Can, my favorite band). I say atleast their first four first albums are essential. |
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Over land and under ashes
In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 16 2009 at 17:01 |
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Pocket Orchestra
Cartoon PFS There's three more. Plus more Belgian: Cro Magnon Julverne (although they're more prog-folk) X-Legged Sally And don't forget: Far Corner NeBeLNeST 5uu's |
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infandous
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Posted: July 16 2009 at 17:01 |
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Okay, sorry about the 4 posts in a row, but I wanted to mention that I've always been primarily a sympho lover. But I've always had a part of me that loves the dissonant, abstract, and dark crazy side of prog (does that describe this thread?
 ). But not all of it appeals to me and so I've been trying lately to ease my way into more of this type of music (and by lately, I mean the past 10 years,  ). I actually have pretty broad interests when it comes to prog (and music in general), I even like some Neo  (and I think my first taste of avante type of music was Zappa, who's stuff I love mostly......with some I just can't listen to.....but such a brilliant composer and musican). So anyway, all your suggestions are very helpful and I appreciate it, thanks! |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 16 2009 at 17:05 |
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Pocket Orchestra
I know I mentioned them previously but they have everything. Chamber prog Symphonic Jazz rock/fusion Plus lots of avant-prog too. The only problem is that they're very difficult to find. |
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infandous
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Posted: July 16 2009 at 17:07 |
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Oooo, stuff I've never heard of  Always exciting for me! Actually, the last 3 I've heard of, and I have a Far Corner album, Endangered. Some of it I really like, some not so much (another one I need to spin some more). NeBeLNeST I saw at Nearfest, but they didn't so much for me. I haven't heard 5uu's, but I have chatted with Dave Kerman several times (and loved his performance with Presant at Nearfest).But thanks for the new-to-me names! I think I've heard of Julverne before, and I like prog-folk, so they are one I'll look into (actually, I've heard of X-Legged Sally too, but didn't know what genre they were or anything about them). |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 16 2009 at 17:13 |
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I forgot to mention Jono El Grande as well.
So add them to the list. I'm not that keen on Far Corner. NeBeLNeST are a little better though. Oh, another Kerman band you should check out: U Totem Addendum: Oh and you need and mean, absolutely need: Ahvak - Ahvak I love that album. I also fully endorse the recommendations for Sotos and Zaar as well. Edited by James - July 16 2009 at 17:14 |
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infandous
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Posted: July 16 2009 at 18:50 |
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Listening to the songs on the site now...........excellent stuff. I may have to get me some of their albums soon. |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: July 16 2009 at 21:13 |
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Also, if you like the Japanese scene, try:
Lacrymosa Zypressen Salle Gaveau |
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Rocktopus
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 05:08 |
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Try this on as well. |
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In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
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The Hemulen
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 06:34 |
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Just a couple more recommendations. Any Thinking Plague fan has no excuse not to check out the best Avant-Prog album of the year so far - Cheer-Accident's "Fear Draws Misfortune".
I'd also like to suggest that you explore the lighter, more tongue-in-cheek side of RIO by checking out "Maltid" Samla Mammas Manna and Aksak Maboul's "Un Peu De L'Ame Des Bandits". The latter also has a chamber-like focus, but also dips its toes into some other weird musical waters. |
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infandous
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 06:59 |
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Ahh, yes, I do have "Maltid" (and one other). Great stuff. Another one I forgot I had (this is a problem with huge CD collections, lol). I will check out the other you mention. Cheer Accident has had a couple recommendations so far, so I'll have to give that a listen as well. Thanks! |
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Padraic
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And in that spirit, we would be remiss not to mention Etron Fou Leloublan. |
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 09:26 |
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AHVAK is an incredible band who have Dave kerman on drums.Angular guitar,piano lots of acoustic chamber music along with electric instruments.They mix it up well.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
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avestin
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 15:30 |
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Seconded. And great review you wrote by the way, I'll copy it here for you:
Ahvak Ahvak  RIO/Avant-Prog
Review by
sinkadotentree 
It just doesn't get much better than this.Electric chamber music with some acoustic moments
all under the control of engineer Udi Koomran and his computer.This makes it difficult to know
what i'm hearing at times.Udi has worked with a lot of bands over the years including
PRESENT.Dave Kerman adds his drumming and percussion skills,he also helped Udi
produce it. AHVAK means "Dust" in Hebrew.UNIVERS ZERO is the band i kept thinking of the
most while listening to this incredible album over this past week.
"Vivisektzia" sounds so amazing a minute in with the percussion,angular guitar and flute that
follows.So much going on here.Drums join in before 2 1/2 minutes and more angular
guitar.Incredible! An eerie calm follows as spoken words come in.It kicks back in before 6
minutes with piano leading the way.Pounding drums and what sounds like mellotron before 8
minutes.What a track! "Bherta" kicks in before a minute with a great sound.The tempo starts to
shift back and forth wildly. "Regaim" is very acoustic like early UNIVERS ZERO.Lots of piano
and flute. "Ahvak" is a monster.Heavy drums pound slowly to open as strange sounds come
and go.It kicks in before 3 minutes with some really good bass.Just a fantastic sound!
Frequent tempo shifts follow.Spoken processed words 4 1/2 minutes in.Check out the sounds
rising and falling inside the soundscape a minute later.Brilliant.Here we go again after 7
minutes as the mood and tempo continue to change.Spoken words 11 minutes in.Killer
sound after 14 minutes. "Melet" features some beautiful and intricate guitar to open as other
sounds start to come and go,Cool song. "Hamef Ahakim" kicks in quickly then settles just as
fast.Drums,angular guitar and flute follow as it picks back up.It turns dark before 3 minutes.It's
like the sound is going in circles after 6 minutes.A calm a minute later.It's building to an
uptempo sound with drums leading the way,more guitar too."Pirzool" is a short track with
samples and strange sounds.
This is the best album that i've heard that's come out of the country of Isreal.I am so
impressed,i wish everyone could hear this album.
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Captain Capricorn
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 15:34 |
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avestin
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Posted: July 18 2009 at 10:08 |
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The new miRthkon is awesome.
David/Trouserpress, you should get it!! Whacky, dynamic, humouristic, weird, crazy, jazzy, relentless.... www.myspace.com/mirthkon www.mirthkon.com Review is underway, and once they're added here in PA, I'll post it. |
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The Hemulen
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Posted: July 18 2009 at 11:26 |
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Noice! I'll be sure to pick this up when I've the pounds to spare. Is anyone handling their PA addition yet?
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Padraic
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Posted: July 18 2009 at 11:32 |
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I was, as Bart Simpson said, going to "try to try". I'd certainly welcome any input for a bio.
I believe they have an EP and now this full album, and that's it? |
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superb! ...the clarinet is intoxicating |
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Posted: July 18 2009 at 12:04 |
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Cheer to Cheer-Accident latest
 
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