Pat Strawser for Progressive Electronic
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Topic: Pat Strawser for Progressive Electronic
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Subject: Pat Strawser for Progressive Electronic
Date Posted: August 16 2023 at 14:58
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Pat Strawser for Progressive Electronic Pat Strawser is the original keyboard player for Canterbury band Volaré--a band that is already in the PA database under Canterbury (with two studio albums on file: 1997's The Uncertainty Principle [45 ratings with a 3.86 value] and 1999's Memoirs [18 ratings with a 3.67 ratings average). Little did anyone know but Pat has been producing highly engaging keyboard-based (mostly electronic instrumental and solo) music on his own ever since--much of which he's been polishing for Bandcamp over the past seven years--though much of it can be heard on Soundcloud, too. You can find, in fact, the following albums (and one EP) on his page on Bandcamp.com: https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/synth" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/fifty-two" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/lullabies" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/half-full" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/background" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/a-big-new-world" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. Many of his songs and albums seem to have been created for or with children in mind (Lullabies and A Big New World), but not every album, with even a Christmas album and a couple electronic Christmas songs on his page--all of which might get you thinking he's a New Ager or not a serious musician. But he is! Background and Half-Full may be a bit too chill-downtempo for many's tastes--but they're like a good Paul Hardcastle album--and they're actually quite good! (both favorites of mine). For progginess I'd try: his spacey ANTHONY PHILLIPS/VANGELIS-like homage to 1970s & 1980s analog synthesizers, Synth, https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/synth" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. his 12 best from his 2013 song-of-the-week project, Fifty-Two https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/fifty-two" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. or his most recent (May) release, Vignettes https://patstrawser.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes" rel="nofollow - https://patstrawser.bandcamp. Good luck! Drew Fisher ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
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Posted By: Gordy
Date Posted: August 17 2023 at 03:09
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This looks promising and within our parameters (and he has physical media apart from Bandcamp-only releases), but could I get you to revise your biography under the dictates of the Artist Submission Procedure? http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=122381" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=122381
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Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: December 01 2023 at 15:06
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Sorry I missed this request, Gordy. It's so much easier when we're given access to the "add new albums" template to cut-and-paste into! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: pstrawser
Date Posted: March 08 2024 at 14:49
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Hi! I ran across this thread awhile back and have been meaning to provide a bio (hope this is allowed!). Below is my official bio: Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Pat began his music education with
classical piano lessons starting in 1985. The eclectic and abundant
musical atmosphere of Athens inspired in him a lifelong love of music.
He played trombone in high school marching band and was 1st chair
trombone in his high school jazz band. He later started his first band, https://volaremusic.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - Volaré , in 1993. Volaré blended an interesting mix of fusion, progressive rock, and jazz, and released http://www.allmusic.com/album/uncertainty-principle-mw0000669260" rel="nofollow - The Uncertainty Principle (The Laser’s Edge) in 1997, achieving critical acclaim with an international audience. Since then he has worked with a variety of artists to include http://otisreddingiii.com/" rel="nofollow - , http://www.johnberry.com/" rel="nofollow - , https://daviscausey.bandcamp.com/album/new-things-from-old-strings" rel="nofollow - Davis Causey , https://maniatheshow.com/us/" rel="nofollow - Mania: The ABBA Tribute , and http://www.electricavenuemusic.com/" rel="nofollow - . He currently tours with http://www.almosteltonjohn.com/" rel="nofollow - Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Tribute , and is a contributing member of the Louisville, Kentucky-based progressive rock group https://frenchtv.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: March 08 2024 at 15:10
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^ That's a terrific bio, imo, and what an impressive CV. Love Volaré and French TV. John Barry is one of my absolute faves.... Listening to Synth and very much enjoying it. EDIT: Oops, you wrote John Berry, not John Barry. 
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Posted By: Gordy
Date Posted: March 08 2024 at 18:41
| Perfect, Mr. Strawser. I'll take you to the PSIKE team; things are moving a bit slowly so please give us some time. |
Posted By: pstrawser
Date Posted: March 08 2024 at 19:36
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Not a problem at all! Thanks for your consideration! Also....I'm excited to mention that I have two new full-length releases that I'm planning to release very soon....the first one beginning of April. Very much Canterbury-inspired (among many other things). I'll keep you all posted! Thanks again!
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Posted By: FlashBack2210
Date Posted: March 13 2024 at 13:46
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I found it on Apple Music, it sounds interesting, although it's not my favorite genre) |
Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: April 12 2024 at 08:25
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YES for TRIAX Strange abstract electronic -------------  https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: Gordy
Date Posted: May 26 2024 at 15:42
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Happy to announce Pat's just been added to Eclectic Prog! https://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=12737" rel="nofollow - https://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=12737 |