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cacha71
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Topic: Calandrinon - Prog Folk Posted: January 20 2011 at 11:46 |
Calandrinon is a Progressive Folk band from Romania. Actually, I've known about this band for some time, but haven't managed to get a copy of their only release until now, the album Galeria De Vise (Gallery of Dreams), released in 2002. According to the information given on the band's official website, the band started out in the 70's under the name Geneze, which was formed by lead musician Mihai Gherman. The band later changed its name to Calandrinon. Two original members remain.and the band is active to date.
The band makes no secret of the huge influence that the prog folk band Phoenix have had on their music, and this can be seen clearly in their compositions. Other influences listed by Mihai Gherman are Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Yes, as well as other Romanian prog outfits such as Sfinx and Progresiv TM. The lyrics are in Romanian and deal with topics such as medieval folklore, religion and spiritual destiny. Although the quality of the production of the CD could be better, and IMO the individual tracks vary in quality, the band has made a sincere effort to produce original and interesting material which is of interest to prog fans. It should be noted the album "Galeria de Vise" was produced in collaboration with Phoenix drummer Ovidiu Lipan Ţăndărică. The album can be listened to here http://http://www.calandrinon.ro/galeria-de-vise Some more compositions, plus some improved versions of tracks from the album "Galeria de Vise" can be found here http://http://www.calandrinon.ro/calandrinon-pagina-boomr I look forward to your opinions! Edited by cacha71 - January 29 2011 at 05:42 |
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: January 20 2011 at 11:52 |
Never heard of these guys, now that's obscure! Will check.
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cacha71
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Posted: January 20 2011 at 11:56 |
There is also an extended biography of the band on their website in Romanian.
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Andy Webb
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Posted: January 20 2011 at 18:59 |
I'm finding it hard to find the true prog in the band, but they do have a slightly experimental, somewhat heavy prog feel. They remind me of Anti-Depressive Delivery a little, fusing the blues-rock with some cool folky-psychedelic elements. Cool stuff, but I would hesitate before thinking about calling them prog.
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: January 24 2011 at 04:53 |
Is the band signed? That includes them selling the album by themselves.
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Andrea Cortese
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Posted: January 24 2011 at 05:20 |
I've read Calandrinon and I've thought of Romania immidiately.
I've heard that name before...presume in the Cantafabule album (by romanian glory Phoenix). Edited by Andrea Cortese - January 24 2011 at 05:21 |
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cacha71
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Posted: January 24 2011 at 14:37 |
Yes, they released "Galeria de Vise" with Taboo Music in 2002. (a studio in Arad, Romania) My apologies - I omitted to include this information. @ Andrea Cortese: Yes, this is almost certainly the inspiration for the band's name. As mentioned above, Phoenix has had a huge influence on the band, in particular Mihai Gherman. The Calandrinon bird is a mythical bird which comes to the bedside of a sick person to decide his or her fate. Edited by cacha71 - January 24 2011 at 15:44 |
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: January 24 2011 at 15:39 |
In that case I'll ask the Prog Folk team for the evaluation. The Phoenix influence is beyond doubt.
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cacha71
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Posted: January 24 2011 at 15:47 |
Ok, thanks!
The CD is available. When I contacted the band about a year ago, I was told that the CD was sold out. I recently discovered a supplier in Germany who seems to have multiple copies of the CD. |
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Sean Trane
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Posted: January 28 2011 at 18:34 |
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let's just stay above the moral melee
prefer the sink to the gutter keep our sand-castle virtues content to be a doer as well as a thinker, prefer lifting our pen rather than un-sheath our sword |
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: January 29 2011 at 05:20 |
The full album can be listened in their website Hugues, the link is in the OP.
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cacha71
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Posted: February 12 2011 at 03:33 |
Any news yet?
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cacha71
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Posted: February 17 2011 at 05:04 |
????
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cacha71
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Posted: February 19 2011 at 03:48 |
Some feedback please?
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: February 19 2011 at 10:27 |
I haven't seen the Prog-Folk team members around for the last days, and the band is still under evaluation. I think the best strategy to keep this running would be to stalk them via the private messenger
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ClemofNazareth
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Posted: February 19 2011 at 15:02 |
I just posted an update and link to the on-line streaming 'Galeria de Vise' album for the rest of the Prog Folk team. I think they probably do belong here, but will wait for Ken and Sean Trane to comment. Definitely a lot of similarities to Phoenix, and I even detected some Pink Floydian influence, especially on the early parts of the record. |
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cacha71
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Posted: February 20 2011 at 04:55 |
So that's a probable yes. There is indeed psychedelic influence there. I will wait for the team's decision, and write the biography if accepted. Thanks!
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cacha71
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Posted: September 25 2011 at 09:34 |
Anyone know what happened to this?
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Andy Webb
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Posted: September 25 2011 at 09:39 |
I've bumped the suggestion
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amatala
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Posted: June 29 2013 at 12:31 |
Hello,
Any updates about this? It would surely be interesting to have Calandrinon listed on PA and help more people discover the band! Thanks! |
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