two-piece prog acts?
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Topic: two-piece prog acts?
Posted By: cstack3
Subject: two-piece prog acts?
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:08
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I'm wondering how many 2 piece prog acts are out there? I'm friends with the band "Clatter" - a husband & wife duo who make some very loud music together! They recently moved from the USA to Sweden, lucky them! They once had a video performance of Rush's "Limelight," but it is gone from YouTube. It was amazing! Amy often plays 12 string bass for songs like that. Here, dig it! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:20
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I wish I had the video for "Limelight," it is gone from YouTube! Here's the audio: ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Grumpyprogfan
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:21
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A lot of Chick Corea's projects. And this... |
Posted By: Shadowyzard
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:27
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This is an obscure & cool progressive electronic duo. |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:31
Covet is a trio. Their bassist doesn't play in that video because that's one of Yvette Young's solo compositions (and the drummer played on it). ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Grumpyprogfan wrote:Posted By: Grumpyprogfan
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:36
 Right this is not Covet. Thanks for the clarification!
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Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:36
Here's another. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:37
No prob! I'm glad we like Covet! KILLER band!  ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:46
Ruins  ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:56
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 16:10
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Thanks, cool suggestions! It's been touched on before = Anderson & Vangelis, Fripp & Summers, Fripp & Eno etc. However, I was more interested in performing/touring acts. I've seen some amazing duets (Larry Coryell and Steve Khan in a small club with a drum machine), but a performing two-piece would seem to be very powerful if they had the chops. ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 16:25
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Projekct 6 - Fripp and Belew ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 16:41
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Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 17:32
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Führs & Fröhling ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 18:21
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Hansson & Karlsson are considered to have released the first prog album http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbWe2zd-ZXg&t=312s" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbWe2zd-ZXg&t=312s ALso The German duo Magma There are a few other German duos but can't remember them at this moment -------------  https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 18:25
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off the top of my head: Mats/Morgan (Swedish duo from the 90's) Hansson & Karlsson (Swedish duo from the late 60's) Alaska (US duo from the late 90's influenced by ELP) Also, I can't help but mention Hayward & Lodge from the Moody Blues and their one album from 1975 although I'm sure they probably had a backing band. |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 19:15
| Jade Warrior was a duo, but they often had guest artists joining them. |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 19:49
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Ahleuchatistas, seen them live, very good brutal math duo. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 20:02
| Chuck, I would highly recommend Midnight Circus, a two-piece prog folk duo with one studio album and single to their credit from the early seventies, on Bellaphon Records in Germany. In a nutshell, wonderful in both a lyrical and cerebral kind of way, I guess! |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 20:42
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A brief duet, but a milestone in prog -- Roy Harper & Jimmy Page.... ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 21:36
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Excellent response, PA! Doug, you've been on fire lately, I appreciate all your fine suggestions!  ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 22:12
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Dionne / Bregent from Quebec were pretty great: ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 22:28
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For a modern take on the drums / synth duo, Qoniak: ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 22:36
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I was pretty keen on Clevis, a bass / drums duo from LA: https://clevis.bandcamp.com/album/subliminal" rel="nofollow - Clevis - Subliminal https://clevis.bandcamp.com/album/amalgamation" rel="nofollow - Clevis - Amalgamation Later they became a trio. ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 00:03
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[QUOTE=cstack3]Excellent response, PA! Doug, you've been on fire lately, I appreciate all your fine suggestions! [/QUOTE Hey, thanks, Chuck, much appreciated!
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 02:35
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The Dowling Poole (Jon Poole from Lifesigns) Three Colours Dark - |
Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 03:08
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Top 10 Prog duos:- Anderson-Wakeman Brian Auger & Julie Driscoll Dead Can Dance (Brendan Perry & Lisa Gerrard) Downes Braide Association Hardin & York Justin Hayward & John Lodge Ken Hensley & Jon Wetton Jon & Vangelis Squackett (Chris Squire & Steve Hackett) Wetton-Downes
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Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 07:31
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^ If I'm not mistaken, these are all playing with other musicians on their albums, so they're not two piece prog acts. One I'm thinking of (thanks to Lewian and the Interactive polls) is Solarference.
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Posted By: miamiscot
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 07:33
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Evership!!! ------------- The Prog Corner |
Posted By: Homotopy
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 07:34
| Ruins, Seven Reizh, Days Between Stations and Slugdge immediately come to mind. |
Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 07:39
Solo artists all play with other musicians too.
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Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 07:40
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^ Read the OP and the thread if you really want to be sure that you're off topic. ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 08:01
Duh. How can I forget Jon & Vangelis. I suppose you could also include Steely Dan and the Alan Parsons Project.
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 08:05
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It does say further down the thread "However, I was more interested in performing/touring acts.". I guess that rules Steely Dan out, and most of the others.
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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 08:08
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The band Alaska is the only band I have seen live that is made up of two musicians and only two musicians played on their album. Unfortunately they only released one album which was their self titled album from 1998. The lead singer Al Lewis later turned up in Starcastle for their song of times album. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=056sVlqYkvg&list=OLAK5uy_l4-079yhFbla9Rzg5mMtk3NBS3tsXRZZU&index=1" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=056sVlqYkvg&list=OLAK5uy_l4-079yhFbla9Rzg5mMtk3NBS3tsXRZZU&index=1
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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 08:11
Steely Dan (and APP for that matter)have toured. Not a lot though.
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 08:40
Yes, but I'm guessing Steely Dan didn't tour as a duo. Could be wrong though.
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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 08:52
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Posted By: TerLJack
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 09:09
| Vital Duo was a side project of Minimum Vital. Just the two Payssan bros playing together. I have a DVD of them that's darn cool. I saw them at BajaProg I believe, although it could've been ProgFest. |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 09:46
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A two-man "performing/touring" prog rock act? Looks like I'm the only guy with Zombi on the brain! No other guys on that stage, just Steve Moore & A.E. Paterra. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: CosmicVibration
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 09:55
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Bruford / Moraz Tuck and Patti
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Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 10:07
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There are many examples here that aren't really two piece acts. Two piece means 2 musicians NOT two official members plus guests. At least that's the way i interpret it. ------------- https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 10:22
Great call, fantastic stuff, should have thought of them myself ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 11:01
I agree. APP's two main guys compose/produce, but they've always used a battery of players, including lead vocalists. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 11:03
If/when they tour again, it's likely they may be a trio or even a quartet! Steve Moore said they'll probably use a live guitarist. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 11:17
| Fripp & Eno |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 11:42
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Rabbit Rabbit Radio - Carla Kihlstedt and Matthias Bossi Here's an Ahleuchatistas clip ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 11:53
Agree, some of these suggestions are out of scope of the request. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Mirakaze
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 13:00
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Rascal Reporters is the first one to come to mind, but that too doesn't exactly meet the criteria since they haven't performed live since the 70s (when they were with more than two) and use gratuitous non-live overdubs in their recordings. One strictly two-piece act that I have seen live is Aiming For Enrike, a Norwegian math rock duo consisting of a drummer and a guitarist/keyboard player who construct a full sound with live loop pedals. ------------- https://mirasnelder.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow - Freelance composer, accepting commissions | https://mirasnelder.bandcamp.com/album/altered-acuity" rel="nofollow - New album! |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 14:20
Thanks, OP here! Exactly, I was thinking of exclusive two-person performing units, leaving out sidemen etc. I've seen some amazing events live....Fripp was playing his SoundScapes live to open a "G3" show (Robert Fripp,
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Steve Vai , Joe Satriani - June 29, 1997, Riviera Theater - Chicago) and suddenly a strange dude in a tall Cat in the Hat top-hat came out and started jamming with him!! It was Mike Keneally, he was playing perfect Fripp like fuzz-tone Crimson solos on top of Soundscapes....drop-dead amazing!! I wish they were a touring unit, they did this a few times in concert. Anyway, my example of the husband/wife duo "Clatter" exemplifies what I seek - two artists, working together in a live prog setting. No side-men/bandmembers. I was personally inspired by Nash the Slash's solo act and always wanted to do something like that, but alas, life keeps intervening!! He was a genius!! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 15:17
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I've been avoiding this one because of two issues... 1 - I have an association with the band 2 - There are varying opinions (see reviews) of whether they are a progressive band or not. But it does fit and I truly believe they have enough proginess to count http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3576" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3576 http://www.whitepinemedia.ca/_oldsite/audio.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.whitepinemedia.ca/_oldsite/audio.html ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 15:31
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I thought of two more although both only put out one album: Rockenfield/Speer http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1192" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1192 Bozzio/Sheehan http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3188" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3188 Oddly enough I get the feeling that if this thread was about one man bands there would be more suggestions.
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 22:24
Thanks, that is the type of information I've been seeking!! I lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma USA in the early-mid 1980s, and the place was a hot-bed of progressive music. The late/great Michael Hedges was a native and active on the music scene, and I was bassist to Lon Jones, one of Bob Fripp's earliest "Guitar Craft" students. I performed in several two-artist performances for some very large audiences. It could be a very promising format these days - easy to tour, visually interesting, lots of potential. ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Awesoreno
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 00:14
| KNOWER, most of the time. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 03:29
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OP again....I'm most interested in duos who acted as a stand-alone group, vs. one-off projects (Bruford & Moraz, whom I saw live), studio projects (Chris Squire & Billy Sherwood's "Conspiracy") and so forth. Two very talented individuals with modern music technology could make quite an interesting musical statement! I have no problem with performers who use some electronic drums, sequencers etc. just so long as those don't dominate the music. And please, no dancing nor twerking onstage! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 10:32
Bruford/Moraz wasn't a one-off, though. They recorded two albums, and there's a live album. Moraz was still in the Moody Blues, and King Crimson was wrapping up. Their collaboration ended due to Moraz's other obligations. and Bruford was invited by Jimmy Page to be the drummer in his next band. When that didn't work out, Broof formed Earthworks. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: Deadwing
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 10:50
| I've never heard of Clatter, good stuff there! |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 12:29
Thanks, I'll accept that logic! Good job! I hadn't realized how long they collaborated. It was quite a stunning little show! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 12:40
Jealous that you got to see them! There are actually two live albums, one for each tour: MfPaD (Maryland), and Flags (Tokyo). ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 12:42
Midnight Circus was two guys, but they had a full band (keys, bass, guitar, drums) backing them up. http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=52971" rel="nofollow - MIDNIGHT CIRCUS Midnight Circus reviews (progarchives.com) ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 12:52
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 12:52
I'm glad you like them! Here's another. Amy (bassist/vocals) reminds me a bit of a mix of John Wetton and Sara Lee from Fripp's band "League of Gentlemen!" She'd probably be amazing in King Crimson! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 16:27
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Russian duo Iamthemorning performed live as a 2 piece when I saw them support The Flower Kings. |
Posted By: Snareman
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 20:05
| Ruins is a 2 piece Zeuhl band from Japan and they freakin rock, check out their album Pallaschtom, very good. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 26 2021 at 23:38
Welcome to PA, and thanks for a great suggestion! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Awesoreno
Date Posted: August 27 2021 at 00:25
| An Endless Sporadic. The two play all the instruments. |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: August 27 2021 at 07:26
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A Triggering Myth were a prog duo from the 90's and early 2000's. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1018" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1018 |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: August 27 2021 at 08:46
Ruins was the second band I posted a clip of, back on pg. 1.  (And ditto: Welcome, Snareman!)(Also, Ruins is no longer active. Tatsuya started Ruins Alone in his "search" for a new bassist.) ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: tempest_77
Date Posted: August 27 2021 at 10:08
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Surprised no one has mentioned the math rock band Hella. ------------- I use they/them pronouns (feel free to ask me about this!) Check out my music on https://tempestsounds.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - my bandcamp ! |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: August 27 2021 at 14:23
Sorry, I missed yours! I always try to greet newbies to PA whenever I see a post!! Thanks for welcoming Snareman!
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Posted By: paisanojac
Date Posted: August 29 2021 at 11:09
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The best duo I saw live a couple of times was Bruford & Moraz. Another duo which has not been mentioned so far are Fred Frith & Henry Kaiser, who I saw once in San Francisco in the mid 80s. Very interesting, creative performers. They put out at least two albums (I have the first one shown here):  |
Posted By: TerLJack
Date Posted: September 03 2021 at 07:53
| La Perra from Mexico. Nuttin' but Bass & Drums! |
Posted By: Rrattlesnake
Date Posted: September 05 2021 at 21:39
| Would Sparks count? It's mostly the doings of the Mael brothers plus session musicians. The closest they got to performing as a duo would be Two Hands One Mouth |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: September 06 2021 at 10:04
Well, if that's the case then we would have to include the Alan Parson's Project and Steely Dan. Apparently it has to be only two musicians and no session musicians. I almost typed "two guys" and not two musicians which led me to think if there were any female duos. Then I thought of Wendy & Lisa (who were both part of Prince's band the revolution). I don't think they would be considered prog though(although they did do some soundtrack work).
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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: September 06 2021 at 10:17
| ^ I would've thought the Alan Parsons Project, Sparks and Steely Dan are all eligible as two-piece prog acts, even if they include session musicians, in the same way as Mike Oldfield is considered a solo artist, even though he usually has a multitude of backing musicians and singers featured on his albums. |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: September 06 2021 at 11:59
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There's always the legendary Renee and Renato. Sadly I was unable to find their version of "21st Century Schizoid Man" on YouTube.
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 06 2021 at 12:27
Your missing the whole point of the thread, two piece bands, that's it. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Gordy
Date Posted: September 06 2021 at 12:34
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Two fantastic post-rock duos - Bangladeafy: https://bangladeafy.bandcamp.com/album/housefly" rel="nofollow - https://bangladeafy.bandcamp.com/album/housefly El Ten Eleven: https://fakerecordlabel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://fakerecordlabel.bandcamp.com/
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: September 06 2021 at 17:41
OP here, yes, that is correct. Two musicians, period. Bruford and Moraz would count, but not Sparks etc. I did some two-piece work in Tulsa OK in the 1980s, it can be a very powerful musical format as it forces the musicians to really extend themselves to fill in holes. Lon Jones was one of Fripp's first Guitar Craft students, and I was his bassist, so we sometimes performed in a duet....Lon would play heavily-processed guitar, and I would play bass guitar through effects with a pick. With a volume pedal, I can emulate a cello nicely. Bass guitar heavily processed can be rather amazing = chorus, delay, wah etc. ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: September 07 2021 at 00:33
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Not sure if they've been brought up yet, but I'd definitely go with Ruins ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: Rick1
Date Posted: September 07 2021 at 04:24
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Orbital and the Aphex Twin
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Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: September 07 2021 at 09:31
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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: September 07 2021 at 11:13
| Have Fripp & Eno been mentioned yet? If not it might be because they are too obvious. :P |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: September 07 2021 at 12:44
I would have suggested them, except that they are more of a studio-format & not a touring/performing format. I saw Fripp speak in a record store during his "Drive to 1981" venture, and he told us that he and Eno performed in France once & were booed! Imagine that! Therefore, I remain primarily interested in "bands" that consist of two artists ONLY, touring/performing as a prog duet. Some great suggestions thus far! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: September 07 2021 at 18:28
They neglected to serve wine. Where did they think they were, Nepal? ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: Gordy
Date Posted: September 11 2021 at 00:17
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Two duos on the more extreme side of the progressive metal spectrum (namely black metal): Kathaaria Veilburner https://veilburnerband.bandcamp.com/album/lurkers-in-the-capsule-of-skull-dissonant-death-black-metal" rel="nofollow - https://veilburnerband.bandcamp.com/album/lurkers-in-the-capsule-of-skull-dissonant-death-black-metal |
Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: September 11 2021 at 05:06
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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 |
Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: September 11 2021 at 05:08
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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 |
Posted By: Cylli Kat (0fficial)
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 05:15
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Has anyone mentioned ARZ? http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6531" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6531 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC6K0hC-8VQ" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC6K0hC-8VQ ------------- (Insert Clever Words Here) I'm actually this guy: https://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=17597" rel="nofollow - Cylli Kat |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 18:02
WOW!! Thanks, that's what I'm talking about!! Since the 1980s, we have had an explosion of affordable music technology that gives us performing artists a great deal of flexibility & creativity. Vocal harmonizers can allow a single vocalist to sound like Yes times 3, synth guitars allow guitarists to emulate/trigger anything, etc. I'm very impressed by ARZ, this reminded me of when I played in a small space in Tulsa, Oklahoma = Tulsa Center for Creative Arts (TUCCA). I did several two-man shows there, a few three-person shows etc. All improvised, very high energy in a wonderful little venue!! Other acts who played at TUCCA included Adrian Belew (3 piece), Fripp & his Crafty Guitarists, and Chick Corea's Electrik Band, so I trod a rock & roll stage that was blessed!! Good times = mid to late 1980s. I'll dig into ARZ, thanks for the suggestion!
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Posted By: Progfan97402
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 18:07
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- Anna Själv Tredje 1970s Swedish electronic duo in the Schulze and TD vein with just Mikael Bojen and Ingamer Ljungström. Only one album Tussilago Fanfara in 1977 on Silence. Never reissued since Ingamer Ljungström (aka Karl Gasleben) was not happy with the results with the equipment they owned at the time. - Paolo Rustichelli & Carlo Bordini Paolo being the son of film composer Carlo Rustichelli, and Carlo Bordini being future Cherry Five drummer (both during the original run and the 2015 reunion). Only one album, Opera Prima in 1973. The music is wonderful if Paolo didn't sing which his voice makes me cringe. But those keyboards are amazing. No outside help.
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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 13:31
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Seventh Wave are probably worth a mention; The first lp (Things to come) was certainly just the the two of them (Ken Elliott and Kieran O' Connor) though the second lp (Psi-Fi) had session players including Hugh Banton and Peter Lemer and others when they toured it. Not sure if they toured the first lp as just a duo.. ------------- |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: October 02 2021 at 10:45
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10cc was a two-piece act after the departure of Godley and Creme. ------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |