Exploring Birdsong for Prog Metal

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   a young three-piece band from Liverpool whose Tori Amos/Elizabeth Heaton-like vocalist Lynsey Ward has appeared on albums by LIFESIGNS, KITE PARADE, CALIGULA'S HORSE, and BENJAMIN CROFT besides leading a vocal trio for hire that has contributed to numerous artists' songs (ESPERA).
Their songs and albums can be found on both Bandcamp and YouTube (with some great videos--try "Stitch" or "Turntail" to start. Their music to me feels like PA bands DREADNOUGHT, SOUL ENEMA/SCARDUST, ORPHANED LAND, KARNIVOOL, and even LEPROUS.

Exploring Birdsong: https://exploringbirdsong.bandcamp.com/track/turntail

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMuwg1E2-KI&ab_channel=LongBranchRecords

Also, this interview from 2025 with Steve O'G is amazingly insightful. Prog is her birthright, metal is her current preference:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ns0I9wYLHA&ab_channel=SteveO%27G

Edited by BrufordFreak - February 23 2025 at 09:53

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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: 8585	Post Options Post Reply Quote BrufordFreak Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Exploring Birdsong for Prog Metal Posted: February 23 2025 at 08:21
	a young three-piece band from Liverpool whose Tori Amos/Elizabeth Heaton-like vocalist Lynsey Ward has appeared on albums by LIFESIGNS, KITE PARADE, CALIGULA'S HORSE, and BENJAMIN CROFT besides leading a vocal trio for hire that has contributed to numerous artists' songs (ESPERA). Their songs and albums can be found on both Bandcamp and YouTube (with some great videos--try "Stitch" or "Turntail" to start. Their music to me feels like PA bands DREADNOUGHT, SOUL ENEMA/SCARDUST, ORPHANED LAND, KARNIVOOL, and even LEPROUS. Exploring Birdsong: https://exploringbirdsong.bandcamp.com/track/turntail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMuwg1E2-KI&ab_channel=LongBranchRecords Also, this interview from 2025 with Steve O'G is amazingly insightful. Prog is her birthright, metal is her current preference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ns0I9wYLHA&ab_channel=SteveO%27G Edited by BrufordFreak - February 23 2025 at 09:53
	Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7465	Post Options Post Reply Quote yam yam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 23 2025 at 14:48
	I love this band to bits, and probably the only reason I haven't suggested them myself is that they've only released EPs and singles thus far, though of course that's no reason whatsoever that they shouldn't be included here. I've never personally considered them as a progressive metal act though, and they've been compared in reviews by on line prog sites to bands and artists such as Lunatic Soul, Gazpacho, Einar Solberg and White Moth Black Butterfly. Well, White Moth Black Butterfly aren't on PA as yet (they ought to be though imho ) but the others are all in Crossover. Exploring Birdsong don't use any guitars in their music, relying on a piano/synth/bass/drums combination which does indeed result in quite a dense, layered sound at times, but is it really a 'metallic' sound? Whilst the core of the band is just a three-piece, the most recent EP 'Dancing in the Face of Danger' (2023) also has Liverpool based musician/producer Tee Soulful contributing on programmed drums, Elaine Ambridge on violins & viola and Luke Moore on cello. A more expansive biography would be good if you could manage it, but if not then I'll throw something together myself when the time comes. Let's see what the Prog Metal team think of the suggestion first, but I'm certainly more than willing to throw this to the Crossover Team if the blacksmiths feel it doesn't really fall within their own scope. Edit: Awesome Prog link: https://awesomeprog.com/artists/17547. Edited by yam yam - February 23 2025 at 15:55

Gordy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Folk/Eclectic/PSIKE/Metal/Post/Math Team Joined: January 25 2007 Location: US Status: Online Points: 4479	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 24 2025 at 00:51
	I stumbled onto these guys late last year (and promptly forgot about them, d'oh), but I remember getting major Crossover vibes from the singles I checked out. Not really hearing anything that would warrant a look-see at Metal. Edited by Gordy - February 24 2025 at 01:54

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7465	Post Options Post Reply Quote yam yam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 24 2025 at 03:00
	^ That'll do for me, thanks. Suggestion now passed to the Crossover Team, with my 'yes'.

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7465	Post Options Post Reply Quote yam yam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 27 2025 at 01:12
	Exploring Birdsong added to Crossover: https://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=12916.

KaitlynJenkins Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 26 2025 Location: Salt lake city Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote KaitlynJenkins Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 06 2025 at 22:42
	Lynsey Ward’s collaborations and vocal versatility make them even more intriguing. Their connection to progressive and metal elements adds depth to their sound. It’s always exciting to see rising talent from Liverpool making waves in the scene. Definitely worth checking out for music lovers! Writing a dissertation is a massive challenge, and I needed expert help to complete mine. That’s when I looked for a reliable service to write my dissertation and found UKWritings, which we can find https://ukwritings.com/write-my-dissertation here. Their writers did an incredible job, conducting thorough research and structuring the content perfectly. The dissertation was well-referenced and plagiarism-free. I received it before my deadline, allowing me to review everything. If you're struggling with your dissertation, this service is worth checking out! Edited by KaitlynJenkins - March 20 2025 at 02:07