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grantman 
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 Posted: September 19 2017 at 16:49 |
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not necessary prog but what we did on our holidays fairport convention and any early strawbs first four genesis albums
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Posted: September 19 2017 at 23:28 |
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I guess I don't know any more british pastoral bands than have been recommended already. But I haven't seen Harmonium mentioned. Great pastoral sounding band from Canada, singing in french. Just listen to the song "Histoires sans Paroles" (though that one is instrumental), and you will just have to imagine some sunny days in open green spaces, or the sea, whatever.
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Posted: September 20 2017 at 05:04 |
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Guldbamsen: Gracious does have some pastoral vibes,especially "Heaven", but Affinity is more on the soul/jazz/funk side, although it has one of the most pastoral covers ever, haha!
I have listened a lot to Italian prog, and I totally agree that they have some sacral, pastoral, classical vibe, but as I stated earlier, there is a certain vibe I'm hungry for. I will check out more Moody Blues, Strawbs, Renaissance and Barclay James Harvest! |
You may just be right regarding Affinity;) Btw I know you're mostly looking for old school bands but what about new acts that sound like they were lifted straight out of the British countryside ca. 1971? If so then do yourself a favour and check out Magic Bus. They sounds like early Caravan reincarnated - and you get that old timey warm analogue production as well.
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Posted: September 20 2017 at 05:17 |
Sounds great, I will check them out!
One recommendation for you as well, Offa Rex' new album. Very nice Fairport-inspired folk.
Principe Di Giorno is definitely very pastoral, mellow Mello and a lush, warm feeling all the way. Well, that's what I remember of the album, at least. Will give it a new listen.
But now, a powernap accompanied by Asia Minor!
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Posted: September 20 2017 at 05:18 |
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^ hmm I don't think Eloy are pastoral at all, maybe a few songs here or there, but then many bands have a few pastoral songs, even Led Zeppelin. What I've heard of Flower kings wouldn't qualify either.I don't generally think of Camel as pastoral but both Nude and Dust and Dreams have lots of sections that I guess would qualify But JADE WARRIOR is a great one I missed!
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If it's a folky stuff you're reffering to, than Eloy and Camel are no contenders, but if it's because the bands have nature as subject, than Camel sure is a contender. Especially The Snow Goose. I guess Eloy is too heavy, I agree.
Flower Kings are too heavy indeed.
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Posted: September 20 2017 at 16:01 |
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I'm on my way to getting really into Strawbs right now. Incredible moods and feeling.
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Posted: September 20 2017 at 17:07 |
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Spring, but only for The Prisoner and Grail
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kenethlevine
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Posted: September 20 2017 at 20:08 |
dauinghorn wrote:
I'm on my way to getting really into Strawbs right now. Incredible moods and feeling. |
lucky you!
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 00:19 |
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Spring, but only for The Prisoner and Grail |
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo...
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 00:29 |
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No ?
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 00:37 |
No. 
Pierre don't you enjoy the whole thing?
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 02:52 |
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I will also add Sandy Denny's first solo album and Spriguns' "Time Will Pass". There's so much folk rock that fits the description.
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 03:27 |
No Sag, I'm so impressed by the first two titles that I forget to listen to the rest. The whole album sounds like an EP for me. 
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 04:36 |
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Tough question as prog tends to gravitate towards bombast.
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 05:02 |
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OK Sagi, next time I promise to listen to it till the end .
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 05:27 |
How about Sebastian Hardie's Four Moments? Sure he's from Australia but it doesn't sound like that. Thanks for rec btw Dauinghorn 
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 06:15 |
dauinghorn wrote:
I will also add Sandy Denny's first solo album and Spriguns' "Time Will Pass". There's so much folk rock that fits the description. |
Everything by Sandy, YES! (and then some Fotheringay)
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 07:25 |
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dauinghorn wrote:
I will also add Sandy Denny's first solo album and Spriguns' "Time Will Pass". There's so much folk rock that fits the description. |
Everything by Sandy, YES! (and then some Fotheringay)
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definitely Fotheringay
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Posted: September 21 2017 at 14:45 |
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Lots of my favourites already mentioned but I have to add (even if they are not prog) 'Alan Hull- Pipedreams', Lindisfarne- Nicely out of tune' and the first two Brinsley Schwartz lps. Also Family- Family Entertainment and Music from a Dolls house which have a touch of that 'getting it together in the country' feel for me.
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Pastoral UK Prog albums?