Space/Sci-fi Prog similar to PF "Echoes"

I was thinking perhaps something from Mike Oldfield... I mean, he won't sound like Pink Floyd, but just like himself, still he's got some beautiful moments that I love as much as what's done in echoes, with soft melodies, and build-ups and so on... and he does take his time with his music. Being particularly sci-fi in concept and sound, perhaps the one to check out would be "Songs from Distant Earth"... though his first 4 albums are also absolute essentials, and might have something from what you're looking for.

Also, some Alan Parson's Project may have some such moments, specially on their first 2 albums. Genesis Ch1 V32 (from I Robot) may be the closest example... I really love that musical moment... too bad it seems to be building up to somethin incredible, and then... well, it's the end of the album. The title track from that album is also pretty cool. And from Tales of Mystery and Imagination, "The Fall of the House of Usher" (for me not the orchestral part of the song, but the band part is just beautiful), as well "A Dream Within a Dream" (which blends with "The Raven"). Oh yeah, and since I'm with Alan Parsons, there's also another short moment, the intro song for the album (and song) "Eye in the Sky"... Sirius is also a very beautiful instrumental moment.

Everyone knows the best space sci-fi album is Pestilence's Spheres 

PrognosticMind wrote: Everyone knows the best space sci-fi album is Pestilence's Spheres

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This 17 minute track has some similarities, structurally: psychedelic middle section, buildup and back to the main tune.

BaldFriede wrote: Gong's "Isle of Everywhere / You never Blow Your Trip Forever" suite reminds me of "Echoes", including the fade-out at the end. Of course there are musically differences between Pink Floyd and Gong, but there is a certain similarity as well. And it is definitely spacey taking you to the planet Gong.

I should check Gong out. Echoes is my favorite PF song so it's only logical.

Other suggestions: Nik Turner, Alman Mulo Band, Michael Moorcock and the Deep Fix, Robert Calvert. 

I went and bought some recommended Tangerine Dream but I gotta say, its not doing it for me right now. There's a lot of soundscapes and cool ambients but perhaps its a little too "ambienty". Could be great when reading or travelling or playing video games, though. I'll keep Nectar and other recs in mind!

I would also try these guys....very nice soundscape trippy space rock.....

The.Crimson.King wrote: Meltdowner wrote: I mean Pulsar, Pollen is the name of their first album  Along with Pollen, I'd also recommend Pulsar's "Strands of the Future" & "Halloween" which I think is their masterpiece, though Halloween is not really sci-fi at all...just wonderfully creepy

I listened to all three because I'm still going through your list Yes, Halloween is completely different.

Meltdowner wrote: The.Crimson.King wrote: Meltdowner wrote: I mean Pulsar, Pollen is the name of their first album  Along with Pollen, I'd also recommend Pulsar's "Strands of the Future" & "Halloween" which I think is their masterpiece, though Halloween is not really sci-fi at all...just wonderfully creepy  I listened to all three because I'm still going through your list Yes, Halloween is completely different.