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    Posted: July 12 2007 at 12:23
I remember few months ago when i listen to Nostradamus Book of Prophecies (i have heard Martian Chronicles and i also loved it), tears came to my eyes.. It was just something unbelievable.. I've never shocked so much from a record. I couldn't believe what i was hearing. A perfect blend of different sounds. I had this need to open this thread about Solaris, because i think is painfully overlooked even by hardcore progheads. Sounds out of this world. I would be so proud if i was Hungarian..

Are there other solaris fans out here?

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 12:26
Count me in. I only got to listen to Nostradamus, but it's superb. A great thumbs-up to Solaris and the Hungarian scene!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 13:59
i agree. nostradamus is a great cd. have they done anything since?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 14:09
I thought you were talking about Lem's sci-fi novel and 1972 film... Disapprove
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 17:06
I´ve heard both albums and they are amazing, but maybe Nostradamus is a bit better and more mystic while Chronicles is more electronic with a Camelish flavor. I haven´t heard many Hungarian bands but im sure this is one of the best.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 18:02
I've heard Nostradamus, and it is truly amazing.  If I were to rate it, It would get a 5 from me with no questions asked.  I haven't listened much lately, but this might just give me the itch to put it on today Smile

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 20:03
Solaris is indeed a source of great pride (I am a Hungarian-born Canadian) and their albums are all primo stuff. Check out Solaris' leader Attila Kollar 's solo project called Musical Witchcraft , whose first 2 releases are spell binding, with a third to be released imminently (I reviewed the first album a while ago) . The Hungarian scene has always been "progressive " with Omega, East, After Crying, Korai Orom, Color, Colorstar, Janos Varga Project, Rumblin'Orchestra , Inkabb Holnap, D Sound, to name just a few . Please enjoy ....
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 20:18
The Martian Chronicles is a great album! I need to listen to them more often.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 20:23
Originally posted by chamberry chamberry wrote:

The Martian Chronicles is a great album! I need to listen to them more often.
Same for me, it's the only album i have from Solaris, need to get the Nostradamus album in the near future.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 12 2007 at 20:25

I have old record of album Penta that doesn’t work Cry and  Live In Los Angeles  on  cd

It is one of the most listened albums in my collectionEmbarrassed


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 13 2007 at 02:54
I'll always like Marsbeli Kronikak the best!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 13 2007 at 05:53
Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

Solaris is indeed a source of great pride (I am a Hungarian-born Canadian) and their albums are all primo stuff. Check out Solaris' leader Attila Kollar 's solo project called Musical Witchcraft , whose first 2 releases are spell binding, with a third to be released imminently (I reviewed the first album a while ago) . The Hungarian scene has always been "progressive " with Omega, East, After Crying, Korai Orom, Color, Colorstar, Janos Varga Project, Rumblin'Orchestra , Inkabb Holnap, D Sound, to name just a few . Please enjoy ....


I have the two Musical Witchcraft...Tha man is a genis. Definitely my favorite flutist :-)

I have a lot of Hungarian progressive records and i love all of them. I'm planing to visit Hungary in near future to buy some stuff :-)

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 13 2007 at 05:56
Excellent band but not really active anymore. Anyway, wecan have projects of Attila Kollár, and if Sollaris Fusion(with some Solaris Members) releases some new stuff, that willbe probably interesting.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 13 2007 at 08:41
Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

Solaris is indeed a source of great pride (I am a Hungarian-born Canadian) and their albums are all primo stuff. Check out Solaris' leader Attila Kollar 's solo project called Musical Witchcraft , whose first 2 releases are spell binding, with a third to be released imminently (I reviewed the first album a while ago) .
 
I think Solaris fans will also like solo album of band's late guitarist István Cziglán "Seven Gates of Alhambra" made with the help of his bandmates:
 
By the way, the album deserves inclusion in PA. 
 
Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

The Hungarian scene has always been "progressive " with Omega, East, After Crying, Korai Orom, Color, Colorstar, Janos Varga Project, Rumblin'Orchestra , Inkabb Holnap, D Sound, to name just a few . Please enjoy ....
I can add Korál to the list. Rather classic rock with prog touches than pure prog. But very good memorable songs, great vocals and powerful sound. One of the most impressive Hungarian bands for me.


Edited by NotAProghead - July 13 2007 at 09:16
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 13 2007 at 12:25
Originally posted by Komodo dragon Komodo dragon wrote:

I have old record of album Penta that doesn’t work Cry and  Live In Los Angeles  on  cd

It is one of the most listened albums in my collectionEmbarrassed


Mm I wish I had that one, I can't find it anywhere though. The other two are great.
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