Spleen Arcana
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Topic: Spleen Arcana
Posted By: Anaon
Subject: Spleen Arcana
Date Posted: February 11 2008 at 10:15
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Hi! I decided to talk about my musical project called Spleen Arcana. As I said to Angelo, I hope that it fits this board even if my music is not technical (the old debate, does music has to be technical to be prog? ;)) Band name: Spleen Arcana Nationality: France Prog genre: So hard to say... Progressive rock without being technical as I said... Modern prog maybe, even if there's some vintage sounds like Mellotron, hammond or minimoog... Long songs (10 mn) with a lot of changes and some atmospheric parts. Website: http://www.spleenarcana.com/ - http://www.spleenarcana.com/ Link to download a complete song: http://www.spleenarcana.com/music/ - http://www.spleenarcana.com/music/ (direct link http://www.spleenarcana.com/audio/download/spleenarcana_trample_on_me.mp3 - here ) http://www.spleenarcana.com/audio/download/spleenarcana_trample_on_me.mp3 - Members: It's quite simple as it consists of a friend (David) playing the drums and myself playing the other instruments (guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion and vocals). I work actually on the first album which will be self-produced and recorded at home. "Trample on Me" is the first song from this upcoming album. All the instruments have been recorded actually and I'm recording vocals. This project is probably not as progressive as the usual suggestions here but I can't really judge by myself, I'm too much inside it if you know what I mean. Anyway, you'll tell me and the topic will be moved if it's "just" prog-related. Anyway, thanks for listeing :) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
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Posted By: asimplemistake
Date Posted: February 11 2008 at 16:52
Wow this is very good! Sure, it's not technically complex, but it has a certain flavor to it that I really like. The gurgling/rumbling at the beginning of Trample on Me is very cool, I really like those sounds. The music itself is nicely produced and worth listening to.  |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: February 11 2008 at 16:55
My firm is called Arcana, but it has nothing to do with spleens. 
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 12 2008 at 04:22
Thank you so much!! A lot of work behind it indeed... I hope that it can interest some people... Slartibartfast > Strange coincidence :) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
asimplemistake wrote:Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: February 12 2008 at 17:25
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Ha - you found your way here! Well, given the first reactions, no need to worry....
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 13 2008 at 03:28
Thanks :) I had servor problems because of downloading, I had to change for a bigger one and now it's ok :) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: September 09 2008 at 13:10
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Hi there! My album is nearly finished! You can still download "Trample On Me" here: http://www.spleenarcana.com/audio/download/spleen_arcana_trample_on_me.mp3 - http://www.spleenarcana.com/audio/download/spleen_arcana_trample_on_me.mp3 And a new one, quite different, called "The Missing Piece" here: http://www.spleenarcana.com/audio/download/spleen_arcana_the_missing_piece.mp3 - http://www.spleenarcana.com/audio/download/spleen_arcana_the_missing_piece.mp3 Or listen to them on streaming here: http://www.spleenarcana.com - http://www.spleenarcana.com The third other songs last 10 minutes and are more in the vein of "Trample On Me". Thanks for reading, thanks for listening ;) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Carbon
Date Posted: September 21 2008 at 13:51
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Sounds great! Did you produce it yourself? The sound is very good! |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: September 21 2008 at 14:37
Thank you very much I try to produce it myself ;) Actually I'm still working to improve the sound as mush as I can. I try to keep as musch as possible dynamics in the sound more than making the music too loud. It seems to be a choice to make today... ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: September 21 2008 at 15:19
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Quick question: will you be selling the album in a way that is compatible with what we consider a http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35133 - 'signed' band ? If so - we might propose you for inclusion in the archives. ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: September 21 2008 at 16:22
Hi Angelo! Thank you very much for your interest!! If I read well the thread you linked, I'd reply yes to your question as seen as this first album will last 45 minutes, will be professionnally pressed (no cd-r) and will be sold on my website and some music websites. Do you think that there would be any possibility? Thanks ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: September 21 2008 at 16:49
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The decision is up to the genre teams - but if we can agree on an initial subgenre to be checked, they might shed their own light on this. I'll have another listen later this week to see what would be possible.
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: September 21 2008 at 17:31
Ok, thank you very much! "Trample On Me", even if it's not the definitive mixing, is surely more representative of the other songs than "The Missing Piece" which is the "short acoustic quiet song" of the album ;) . I don't really know what genre it could be by the way, a bit of rock, alternative, prog... I'll let you know here when the album will be available and on streaming on my website. Thanks again for your interest  ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: September 21 2008 at 18:50
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well based on 'Trample on Me', we would certainly consider you for HeavyProg though we'd need to hear the album to be sure |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 10 2009 at 07:54
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Hi there! I bump my thread because my first album is available for free download here: http://www.spleenarcana.com/download/1 - http://www.spleenarcana.com/download/1 (128 kbps version) A best quality version is available in the shop ( http://www.spleenarcana.com/shop/ - http://www.spleenarcana.com/shop/ ) and the "physical" cd will be soon available. The whole album can be heard here: http://www.reverbnation.com/spleenarcana - http://www.reverbnation.com/spleenarcana I hope you'll enjoy it :) Thanks! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Prog_Bassist
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 01:31
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dude, im on the 3rd song right now and im loving this right now. seriously, this is sweet. your voice reminds me of peter hammill, anyone else find that? ------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhuxaD8NzaY" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhuxaD8NzaY |
Posted By: Prog_Bassist
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 11:06
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finished the album. excellent, keep up the good work! ------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhuxaD8NzaY" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhuxaD8NzaY |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 11:51
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Hey!! Thank you so much!! Peter Hammill is one of my heroes! Thank you for your interest!! Did you vote for your favourite song on http://www.spleenarcana.com/ - http://www.spleenarcana.com/ ? ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 12:37
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I'll have another listen - and I guess this needs new attention from the Heavy Prog team as well. ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 23 2009 at 04:18
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Hi! Thanks for your interest :) By the way, here is the artwork:  ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 23 2009 at 12:13
they have been hauled in to the lair of iniquity...  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 23 2009 at 15:31
I wish I could understand this sentence but my english knows clearly its limits here  What do you mean?Thanks for your interest anyway :) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: January 23 2009 at 15:46
It means that Spleen Arcana have been submitted for evaluation to the Heavy Prog team, also known as "The Lair of Iniquity" ..
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 23 2009 at 16:10
Aaaaaaah ok thanks that's great news!! Well, I cross every fingers of mine for an even greatest news ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: The Pessimist
Date Posted: January 23 2009 at 16:15
Agreed, Heavy Prog would be ideal for that song. Where do your influences lie? I swear you remind me of a very good band I used to listen to Despite that, it is very original stuff, I like it. I would vote to include you. ------------- "Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value." Arnold Schoenberg |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 24 2009 at 03:36
Hey thank you very much!! It's hard for me to tell which is my influence for that song... People talks about Pink Floyd but I don't really understand why... I thought more about Rush, Tool (for the verses drums part) or Porcupine Tree... Well I feel weird to say that, it sounds pretentious  I just can say that my favourite bands are Marillion, Yes, Rush, Porcupine Tree, Mike Oldfield or Pain Of Salvation :)Thanks for listening :) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 25 2009 at 05:09
do we have a date as to when the CD will be available in disk form?
 cheers
Jared ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 25 2009 at 06:25
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Hi! Well, I hope that it will be available in February. I wait for my "pressing authorization" actually :) So it's on its way I'll add here a release as soon as possible :) Thanks ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 25 2009 at 06:31
thanks for that; FWIW, I personally think your music is a good fit for *somewhere* on PA... (where exactly, is still to be decided.. ) but an addition won't get the go ahead until the hardware is ready...so keep us informed..------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 25 2009 at 06:52
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It sounds really great!! I'm not sure about "heavy prog", it fits "Trample On Me" well but the rest of the album is more soft apart from some parts here and there. Maybe it's prog related or crossover prog... Anyway, I'll keep you informed for sure as soon as possible! Thank you so much!! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 25 2009 at 07:53
no; I think you're absolutely right in your analysis.. (but then you would be, wouldn't you??  )... Trample On Me certainly has a Heavy Prog feel to it, but the other tracks not so much. That said, SA certainly aren't Prog-Related... definitely Prog, its just a question of best fit, which may take a little time... but rest assured, we are working on it... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 25 2009 at 11:47
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That's really really great! Anyway, I guess I can't judge by myself and most of all, it's you who are the specialists ;) It's a good news for me that you find it's prog enough :) Oh it's funny because I often use the "alternative prog rock" label but it means nothing... And I just saw a thread about this here, interesting! Thank you for your work! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 25 2009 at 11:52
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^^ we just wish everyone submitting a band was as helpful and polite as you... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 25 2009 at 11:57
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That's a pleasure!
------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 18:10
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And that reminds me that I have to get back to this. I'll play the tracks you send me tomorrow and provide some feedback. If not Heavy, then Eclectic maybe?
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 18:16
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Spleen Arcana have been submitted to the Psyche/Space team for evaluation... If they get rejected, they will probably come back to us the HPers, and then who knows?
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 18:16
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Regarding Eclectic: I'll try to have a listen tonight, or by tomorrow.
------------- Two Tracks Per Many of My Fave Acts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - A Youtube Playlist |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 03:25
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Oh yes eclectic eclectic Well, this topic is getting really stressful to me  If it can help you, my second album should be more like "Trample On Me" than "The Missing Piece". Some heavy parts with soft, acoustic or atmospheric, interludes through long songs... Thanks for your interest by the way ;) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 03:30
well don't let it stress you...this is all part of the process...
if you'd had given us an album with one style and influence, it would have been categorised more quickly...albums with lots of styles and influences always take longer, because they have to be evaluated by more than one genre team.. ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 05:23
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Let's just put it in Progressive Rock
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 05:40
don't you start... I get enough heckling from the cheap seats as it is... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 16:09
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Well, I had a listen and I can fully understand the proposal toward Psych/Space. I like it, and if it stays that way over the coming two weeks I will probably go after the album. Well done... ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: ProgShine
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 09:12
Hey Anaon, by the way, i didn't forget to you in progshine.com soon i'll review it, wich by the way, it's not paifull at all, because i really liked the album  ------------- https://progshinerecords.bandcamp.com 
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 09:28
I'm not entirely certain where we are with this band... I *think* Psych still have them, but I'm not sure... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 14:30
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@Progshine: Thank you so much, I'm patient anyway @Jared: Well my album is actually in the plant for pressing so it'll be available soon. I let you know, I hope that there's a place for it ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: March 01 2009 at 07:57
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BUMP! Hey Anaon, listening to the album, I like a good bunch of it. Let's see how the evals are going. |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: March 01 2009 at 07:59
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^^ HP passed to Psyche, who passed to Xover, Pablo... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: March 01 2009 at 08:01
| ^ahh, thanks for the update Jared |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 11:06
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Ok so it seems that Spleen Arcana is now accepted in the Crossover Prog circle
------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 11:20
hahah.. yeah.. a bit of hot potato... but you made it in.. Congrats 
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 15:42
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Oh yes, that was epic Thank you very much! It's fantastic! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 15:48
sorry for the confusion. .we were evaluating you.. had accepted you and someone jumped the gun and added you in a different category here. You just got kicked around ... the Xover category is a good one for you all. It's prog alright.. just a different flavor from the same old sh*t.. and you know what.. that is a very good thing and place to be. 
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 17:58
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^no it's not!
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 18:00
^  I'll set the mean penguins on you. ------------- What? |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 18:07
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^I don't care, I've learnt the technique of algorithm! ha! you fool!
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 18:18
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^ he who has the last laugh laughs last lest his laugh lasts longer than the last laugh if that was the least laugh.
(Sorry Anaon, ignore us - he's new and we're still training him. Anyway welcome to the PA - great music - loved it. )------------- What? |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: March 02 2009 at 18:20
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^oh damn, not another tricky one...... ......2000 MORE years later.......(I'm getting a bit old btw, so please stop it with these complicated phrases!) Nope, just like the other time, I still don't get it |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 03 2009 at 02:53
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No problem Well I was a bit surprised about symphonic prog rock even if there's some parts which are symphonic, I really like the Crossover prog group, I think it fits better and let guess that my music can be less complex that symphonic prog rock. But my second album will probably be more extreme metal prog... No I'm joking I have a question about news. Is there a place where I can post Spleen Arcana's news? This thread is ok for that or maybe somewhere else? I see that someone added the songs in the mp3 player, that's great! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 07 2009 at 10:54
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Hi everyone! The Field Where She Died is now available on CD in Spleen Arcana's shop just here: http://www.spleenarcana.com/shop/music/the-field-where-she-died-jewel-case/  Thank you for your interest! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: March 07 2009 at 11:05
^ Mine's on order  ------------- What? |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 07 2009 at 11:50
Thank you so much, I received your order and it's ready to fly over the sea ;) Thank you!! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 18 2009 at 11:42
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Hi! Just to let you know that the album is now available at Kinesis: http://www.kinesiscd.com/ - http://www.kinesiscd.com/ I'm sure that people here know well Kinesis ;) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: March 18 2009 at 12:07
I know Kinesis, a fine store with good detailed product information, but I stopped buying there since I find most of what I want to buy elsewhere for cheaper and also with lower shipping rates. But it is a fine store (and also listed in the page that I have the link for in my signature). I'll end buying your album (in cd format) when I'm out of this financial issues I'm having right now. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 18 2009 at 12:45
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Oh yes, there's always cheaper, I know what you mean, but I think that it's great to support those mail orders label which are passionate ;) Thanks for your interest Avestin :) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 21 2009 at 14:34
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Hi The Field Where She Died is now available on CD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/spleenarcana - http://cdbaby.com/cd/spleenarcana ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: March 21 2009 at 21:31
Cool, added to my wishlist there and I'll get it on my next purchase there. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 29 2009 at 12:34
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Hey great Avestin! My album is currently out of stock on CD Baby but it will be back very soon. It's still available on my website :) Here is a first interview: http://www.rockarea.eu/articles.php?article_id=843 - http://www.rockarea.eu/articles.php?article_id=843 (in Polish, in english very soon) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 31 2009 at 07:03
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Hi! The interview in English here: http://www.rockarea.eu/articles.php?article_id=847 - http://www.rockarea.eu/articles.php?article_id=847 ;) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: April 05 2009 at 03:52
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Hi! Just to let you know that my album is back in stock on CD Baby ;) http://cdbaby.com/cd/spleenarcana - http://cdbaby.com/cd/spleenarcana ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: May 16 2009 at 12:26
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Hi everyone! I just wanted to invite you to Spleen Arcana message board here: http://www.spleenarcana.com/forum/index.php - http://www.spleenarcana.com/forum/index.php It would be great to see you there to talk about Spleen Arcana of course but also music, prog rock, porn gear and more!! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: May 28 2009 at 10:41
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Hello! The Field Where She Died is now available on http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=313983890&s=143442 - Itunes :) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Nakatira
Date Posted: May 29 2009 at 09:44
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Cool tunes, with nice atmosphere. really good quality sounds as well, thumbs up ------------- http://daccord-music.com/home.cfm |
Posted By: ark-amps
Date Posted: June 08 2009 at 18:41
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Very nice work indeed, unique to my ears too!!! -Bill ------------- State of the <ART> |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: June 09 2009 at 04:33
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Thank you very much to both of you, I truly appreciate Only 150 copies of the album left, I didn't think that it would go that fast without any huge promotion! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 04:01
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Hi everyone! Some news about Spleen Arcana... A brand new website is online here : http://www.spleenarcana.com/ - http://www.spleenarcana.com/ Feel free to comment, you don't have to be registered New reviews : http://www.silhobbit.com/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=398&Itemid=109 - http://www.silhobbit.com/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=398&Itemid=109 http://www.progrock.org.pl/content/view/5130/38/ - http://www.progrock.org.pl/content/view/5130/38/ http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200926.php#spleen - http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200926.php#spleen http://www.jerrylucky.com/reviews%20s-t_023.htm - http://www.jerrylucky.com/reviews%20s-t_023.htm http://www.progwereld.org/cms/?page_id=20011735 - http://www.progwereld.org/cms/?page_id=20011735 On the web : http://www.ilike.com/artist/Spleen+Arcana - http://www.ilike.com/artist/Spleen+Arcana http://twitter.com/spleenarcana - http://twitter.com/spleenarcana You can now listen to the album on Deezer for free : http://www.deezer.com/en#music/album/350221 - http://www.deezer.com/en#music/album/350221 Thanks for reading :) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: August 09 2009 at 04:07
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Hi everyone! Just to let you know that my album is available for free again just here : http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ (the link is in the bottom of the box when you click on "download album" Feel free to share ;) ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: August 16 2009 at 08:13
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A new review on ProgArchives by Windhawk : http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=231752 - http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=231752
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: October 02 2009 at 09:56
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Hi there! Just to let you know that you can download the first album for free by registering at http://www.spleenarcana.com - http://www.spleenarcana.com ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: October 02 2009 at 21:15
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Thanks for sharing this! I got the album, and I have been very impressed! Definitely a 3 or 4 star album, and I definitely hope to see some more from you in the future -Jeff -------------  Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: October 03 2009 at 17:47
Hey thank you so much!! I truly appreciate!! Feel free to join my newsletter to b kept informed : http://www.spleenarcana.com/newsletter-subscription/ - http://www.spleenarcana.com/newsletter-subscription/ I hope you'll enjoy the second album ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: October 06 2009 at 14:37
A second album?  I'm set then------------- Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: October 07 2009 at 07:44
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Well, I have to record this second album... ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Qboyy007
Date Posted: October 11 2009 at 05:09
I just listened to Trample on Me (I actually plan on buying your album off Itunes once I have some dough to throw around), and I was wondering if you've contemplated the usage of growls or yells in any of your music?It just seems that your musical style opens up a lot of different vocal options in some of your songs, and I really think that the addition of some Arkfeldt-esque growls might add an extra dimension to your music. Many times it seems like a song is about to explode into a kind of Extreme Metal frenzy but immediately calms down. That's just my 2 cents ------------- Hay Budday |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: October 11 2009 at 05:24
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Thanks a lot for your interest!! To be honest, I don't really know where I'm going I mean that it's not planned... I listen to a lot of music, including extreme music and I really like to add various elements from different styles, it can happen...Did you listen to http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/track/a-picture-of-two-lovers-in-the-mist - A Picture Of Two Lovers In The Mist ? I would be curious to know if what happens at the middle of the song is a bit like what you are talking about? ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Qboyy007
Date Posted: October 11 2009 at 23:15
Yea, after listening to your myspace, it seems that "A Picture Of Two Lovers In The Mist" and "Trample On Me" have a lot of room for innovation. But I mean don't really take my words too seriously, I'm not exactly a musical genius and your creative capacities are most likely far greater than mine. ------------- Hay Budday |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: October 12 2009 at 07:04
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Well, it's still interesting, I like to hear suggestions, ideas... It's good :)
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 10 2010 at 15:54
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Hi! Some news for this thread as I forgot to share here my new little tune called The Platypus available (download & streaming) here : http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/track/the-platypus - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/track/the-platypus It's not an epic one but it was fun to record this one nonetheless And the great thing is a review in february Classic Prog magazine : http://www.spleenarcana.com/reviews/review-in-classic-rock-presents-prog-magazine/ - http://www.spleenarcana.com/reviews/review-in-classic-rock-presents-prog-magazine/ I'm currently working on my second album by the way ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: March 12 2010 at 05:01
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Hello, Julien! Nice to see you here! Now listening to Platypus ... heavily and darkly illuminated sounds like lethal venom in spurs ... a wonderful song.
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 12 2010 at 09:11
Hey thank you very much http://www.myspace.com/damoxt7942 - DamoXt7942 I'm really glad you like it, feel free to share it ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: June 29 2010 at 09:22
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Hello there! Some news in Spleen Arcana's world as I'm working on my second album. I posted some small studio diary videos on Spleen Arcana's Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spleen-Arcana/25679492887 - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spleen-Arcana/25679492887 ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: May 20 2011 at 10:09
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Hi! Working hard on my second album, I'm thinking of its upcoming release and I need your opinion here : http://www.spleenarcana.com/polls/would-you-pre-order-spleen-arcanas-second-album/" rel="nofollow - http://www.spleenarcana.com/polls/would-you-pre-order-spleen-arcanas-second-album/ It's keyboards recording time here, I feel there's a lot more keyboards than on the first album, I don't know if it's a reality, but from here, it looks like it... Thank you very much ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: September 11 2011 at 08:30
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Hi there! Some news from SA towers : Drums are recorded for album II it was quite epic to record them as we only had 3/4 days but we did it Here is a small video about the recording sessions : I wrote more on my website : http://www.spleenarcana.com/studio-diary/second-album/drums-recorded-for-album-ii/" rel="nofollow - http://www.spleenarcana.com/studio-diary/second-album/drums-recorded-for-album-ii/ Thanks for reading ;)
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 07 2013 at 08:50
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Hi everyone and happy new year to all! A new year means a new song for Spleen Arcana I just released a brand new track yesterday available for download at Bandcamp : http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/track/erin-shores-part-one" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/track/erin-shores-part-one  And here is the "homemade" clip : I hope you'll enjoy this new song which will be on my upcoming second album. Do you think I can open a thread about it in the News/Press Releases forum? Many thanks ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: May 01 2013 at 04:34
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Hi everyone! Some news about the recording process... which goes pretty well these days! I'm working on vocals and I'm nearly done! Less vocals parts and more instrumental moments on this album actually More vintage keyboards and fuzz bass as well I still need to find a title and the artwork for the album but I already have some ideas. By the way my first album is available for 1€ until Sunday in my store (or for free by joining the mailing list!) : http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/album/the-field-where-she-died" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/album/the-field-where-she-died More to come soon... Thanks ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: May 23 2013 at 07:10
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Hi Proggers! A quick note to share with you Spleen Arcana's Patreon page here : http://www.patreon.com/spleenarcana" rel="nofollow - http://www.patreon.com/spleenarcana Patreon is a new and exciting project that allow independent musicians to release their music on a regular basis and fans to support them! It's a bit like Kickstarter but for lighter regular projects like songs... Hope you'll enjoy the concept and the new music to come! The first song I'll release on Patreon will be a song from the upcoming Spleen Arcana's second album. Thanks ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: January 29 2014 at 07:58
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Hi there!! Spleen Arcana's new album nearly ready to be released!! I thought it'd be great to have some reviews here first but I don't really know how? Maybe sending a promo link to reviewers of my first album? Thanks ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Dayvenkirq
Date Posted: January 29 2014 at 11:29
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 18 2014 at 14:39
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Who will be the first reviewer? http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=44536" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=44536 Suspense ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: avenger
Date Posted: March 26 2014 at 08:31
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Just chiming in on this album... I know it's hard to get our independent productions to be heard..and then it's even a gift if anyone listens more than once and really gets the music.... So far I have three on that list...JHimm, Salt in Spirit, and Spleen A. This album is very good. I have listened to it all every day for over a week...I get that same craving to hear it as I do a Transatlantic or Flower kings album....that's a good sign to me. The songs are epic. Well played and wonderfully arranged. Great retro prog honoring of classic sounds...trons, moogs, ARPs, rickenbacer(sounding) bass....etc...juicy stuff. Special note to use of the mellotron....just amazing...my favorite aspect of this album. The long epic Memento...never loses me...I look forward to each transition and part. Which is the key to pulling off an epic long song...maintaining interest...Spleen does. Genesis, King C, Pink F, Yes...all flavors included...but never copied. I really dig this album.. Buying it. Support the cause!! Peace The fisher king
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Posted By: avenger
Date Posted: March 28 2014 at 08:20
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Hey julien...just bought it on iTunes! Supporting the cause....love it. I've listened to it everyday for over a week. Keep progggin' brother. The fisher king ----all the way from Texas.
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