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Hawkeye_Maverick
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Topic: Bands like Sieges Even - Steps / Sense of Change Posted: April 29 2014 at 16:19 |
Hi everyone, I know this is a hard request, but I'm looking for some
recommendations on bands that have a sound similar, influenced by, or in
the same vein of Sieges Even in the Steps / Sense of Change period. By
this I mean, melodic vocals, jazzy drums / bass with lots of odd tempos
and rhythmic changes, and guitars that are cleaner, melodic and with
Rush / Allan Holdsworth influences. I don't mind heavier guitars, though.
Not asking for much, aren't I ? Some of the bands I could find that fit my criteria were Soul Cages (all of their work), early works by Eldritch, Lemur Voice and Subsignal, of course. I know Watchtower, Mekong Delta, Voivod and other bands in the technical trash metal genre, however, I'm looking for something softer, more melodic, like the two records I mentioned. I also know and love Psychotic Waltz, and know that they're often mentioned when Sieges is brought into conversation. Well, thanks in advance, and keep progginng! Edited by Hawkeye_Maverick - April 29 2014 at 16:20 |
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aapatsos
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Posted: April 29 2014 at 16:24 |
Hello and welcome!
You have instantly become my new best friend . Very tough question, since you have ruled out Soul Cages already. Try Xerxes from the same period, nice stuff. Now more Rush-like are Tiles of course, but not similar style; you could check Presents of Mind. I will return if I can think of something else! |
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Rivertree
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Posted: April 29 2014 at 16:54 |
I really liked Sieges Even - sad to know that they've quit ...
just try out Toxic Smile's latest - an excellent one |
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Hawkeye_Maverick
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Posted: April 29 2014 at 17:35 |
Hi appatsos, thank you for the warm welcome! I'm already listening to Xerxes! Sounds awesome!
I had a recommendation for a german band called Scaffold, album Eerie Circles (1993). I haven't listened to it yet, but it shows some potential, you might want to look for it. I will let you know in case I find other similar gems. I will also listen to Tiles, I've heard a lot about them but haven't given them a spin :) Hi Rivertree, thank you, I will check the Toxic Smile's 7 after I finish Xerxes :D |
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aapatsos
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Posted: April 30 2014 at 07:12 |
Thanks, I will check that Scaffold album, sounds interesting
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King Crimson776
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 12 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2752 |
Posted: May 08 2014 at 06:56 |
Sieges Even is killer, there is little like them. Enchant is kind of Rush like, but not jazzy.
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Svetonio
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Posted: May 08 2014 at 16:09 |
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aapatsos
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Posted: May 08 2014 at 16:39 |
^ how does this relate to the discussion Svet?
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Svetonio
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Posted: May 08 2014 at 16:51 |
Well, the poster asked for something melodic & jazzy, mixed with hard rock, and I posted that song by Alice Cooper. Maybe this one fits better. |
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sleeper
Prog Reviewer Joined: October 09 2005 Location: Entropia Status: Offline Points: 16449 |
Posted: May 08 2014 at 17:06 |
^I suggest you go listen to Sieges Even again Svet, that Jeff Beck track is cool but nothing like them.
How about Zero Hour, notably heavier but very much in the vein of Sieges Even. Their last album Dark Deceiver is my favourite but The Towers of Avarice and Specs of Pictures Burnt Beyond are both good albums as well. |
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Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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Svetonio
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Posted: May 08 2014 at 17:18 |
Oh, okay. I agree.. Hey, what about Sithu Aye & Plini? it's a heavy, jazzy and melodic contemporary stuff. |
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spo
Forum Newbie Joined: May 10 2014 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
Posted: May 10 2014 at 15:00 |
Hawkeye_Maverick,
Did you try Arno Menses and Markus Steffan's post Sieges Even Band Subsignal? I do not think the rythym section is good but I liked some of their songs. To hope the road is long Last light of summer Rain is the most beautiful color ...were all good songs. |
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spo
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Posted: May 10 2014 at 15:01 |
I meant to say 'as good' up above.
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spo
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Posted: May 10 2014 at 15:05 |
oops, my rec is not a good one. I glossed over 'Steps'.
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spo
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Posted: May 10 2014 at 17:24 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjuAdTPkQQA Vauxdvihl 'To Dimension Logic'
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aapatsos
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Posted: May 10 2014 at 17:29 |
Yes, a great album also
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spo
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Posted: May 10 2014 at 23:27 |
I forgot Annon Vin "A New Gate". Their guitar player was with Mekong Delta on the "Wanderer" album. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJBJ5L-SVBs
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Mind_Drive
Forum Senior Member Joined: September 06 2009 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 389 |
Posted: May 11 2014 at 09:55 |
omg! you guys are awesome!!
i just checked out Soul Cages and im blown away! never thought there would ever be something like a sense of change.. thank you! |
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It's just a ride... <3
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aapatsos
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Posted: May 11 2014 at 10:06 |
^ I like all Soul Cages albums, they need more reviews on this site
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Svetonio
Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2010 Location: Serbia Status: Offline Points: 10213 |
Posted: May 11 2014 at 12:00 |
Fredrik Thordendal's Special Defects Sol Niger Within
A beautiful jazzy drumming and magnificent fusion-like guitar work. Edited by Svetonio - May 11 2014 at 13:34 |
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