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    Posted: January 10 2017 at 06:54
Hi. I'm looking for some bands that have a very unique style or sound, and I tought to ask some advise from you folks here.
I'm still gonna give sone info about what kinds of bands I listen to even though I'm not really looking for anything similar necessarily. So here it goes, some of favourite bands:

TOOL, The Mars Volta, Kayo Dot (from the guy behind maudlin of the well), Rishloo and Karnivool (I think they have more of a generic sound than the other guys. Not that it's a bad thing.)
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Unique...and judging by the rest of your post, preferably contemporary acts?

Alright then, these spring to mind (I am forgetting quite a few though)
Bent Knee
Chrome Hoof
Guapo
Jeremy Flower
Jaga Jazzist
Oranssi Pazuzu
Aluk Todolo
Seven Impale


Edited by Guldbamsen - January 10 2017 at 07:05
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Unexpect is unique to say the least. 

I don't know how to post YouTube videos direct to this site.  I'd appreciate a "how to post video's on progarchives for dummies session."  But you can click on my two favorite UneXpecT albums.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9nXYZ2CI-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwbEi1JRa7w&list=PL7C95DD6372D14CAC

If you're looking for something fresh off the griddle...Try 2016's " Free Salamander Exhibit"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwbEi1JRa7w&list=PL7C95DD6372D14CAC

"Seven Impale" and "Native Construct" merge metal and jazz, each in their own unique way.


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Appriciate it, both of you! I do suppose I can handle copy-pasting.
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Here are a couple of bands from the eclectic/jazz/avant side of things that have certainly struck me as unique:

Oz Urugulu (forgive the lack of umlauts)

I'll add more as they come to mind.


Edited by Magnum Vaeltaja - January 10 2017 at 18:25
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I'm not really into this music but maybe Amplifier is a band to dig into.



And if you not have heard of them yet, maybe try some Oceansize:
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Unique? Done

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Definitely agree with Amplifier and Oceansize.  Both are great bands, though both can be a bit hit or miss.  When they're on, though, they're on.

The singer from Oceansize has a solo project now called Vennart.  I've found that album to be quite catchy, though it's more akin to Oceansize's lighter moments.
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You could also consider An endless sporadic
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check out the Finnish band Jeavestone.

Also Il Rumore Bianco is between my fav
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Gotta check em out! Im actually from Finland myself but ive never heard of them. Thanks for suggestions.
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Area
Maneige
Elend
Pensees Nocturnes
Pryapisme
Karda Estra
North Sea Radio Orchestra
Pivixki
OTEME
Franco Battiato (early albums)
Vortex (French band)
Biota
The Remote Viewers
The Necks

To name a few. Happily, there are many such artists.



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Damn, thats a lot. Gotta start getting through that list. Cheers man.
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Originally posted by omphaloskepsis omphaloskepsis wrote:

Unexpect is unique to say the least. 

I don't know how to post YouTube videos direct to this site.  I'd appreciate a "how to post video's on progarchives for dummies session." 


1st step. Сlick on the icon with the arrow



2nd step. Сlick on the icon with the image of film
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Points: 164 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 15 2017 at 04:45
Originally posted by Tapfret Tapfret wrote:

Unique? Done




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