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Progshrike
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Topic: Canvas Solaris Posted: August 26 2007 at 11:21 |
Any other Canvas Solaris lovers? I know you have to be into the complexity for complexity sake school but that's the stuff I really love. For those unfamiliar, think of Spiral Architect, sans vocals, crossed with King Crimson "Projekcts" and you get a pretty good idea.
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riversdancing
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Posted: August 26 2007 at 11:38 |
A couple of years ago I was really into Gordian Knot and tried to find some similar artists. Canvas Solaris, a then new band was among my findings (and a couple of post-rock bands, such as Dysrhythmia or Pelican). Great band, and I really recommend them to '90/2000 era KC fans, especially the last two albums, where the sound quality and the compositions are much better then in the beginnings.
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Casartelli
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Posted: August 27 2007 at 04:54 |
Yes, I like them a lot. Indeed, it contains a lot of similarities to the 'complexity for complexity's sake' movement, but compared to a lot of other of those technical-jazz-math-metal outfits, they also know how to write an actual song and to build some tension. Typically about three quarters of an hour, their albums are just not too long.
I got on the boat by the release of their previous release, Penumbra Diffuse, but their latest record, Cortical Tectonics is a vast improvement.
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Progshrike
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Posted: August 27 2007 at 08:57 |
Casartelli wrote:
Yes, I like them a lot. Indeed, it contains a lot of similarities to the 'complexity for complexity's sake' movement, but compared to a lot of other of those technical-jazz-math-metal outfits, they also know how to write an actual song and to build some tension. Typically about three quarters of an hour, their albums are just not too long.
I got on the boat by the release of their previous release, Penumbra Diffuse, but their latest record, Cortical Tectonics is a vast improvement. |
I agree! I think that's what sets them apart. The last two releases are a great blend of frenetic complexity and more groove-noodling that makes the complexity more impressive.
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: August 27 2007 at 09:35 |
Awesome band,and I think Cortical Tectonics is a big improvement over Penumbra Diffuse.
I love "complexity for complexity's sake",and there are some great instumental outfits playing this kind of music like Dysrhythmia,Sleep Terror,Electro Quarterstaff,Behold...the Arctopus and Continuo Renacer.
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JayDee
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Posted: August 27 2007 at 10:28 |
Love the band as well, and yes I'm really into technical stuffs and that includes all bands that TheProgtologist mentioned.
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: August 27 2007 at 11:46 |
I also really like Sikth ... their 2003 album is really nice. They have (or rather: had) vocalists though ...
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Tapfret
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Posted: August 27 2007 at 13:20 |
I only have Penumbra Difuse so far. I guess I need to pick up the new one based on what I'm hearing about it. I love instrumental music, to me there are few bands that a vocalist actually adds anything to. Usually they are an annoyance that I have to ignore to enjoy the music.
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chamberry
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Posted: August 27 2007 at 20:16 |
I have one of their albums in my PC. I'm looking forward to listen to them.
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