Fave French band besides Magma
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Topic: Fave French band besides Magma
Posted By: tszirmay
Subject: Fave French band besides Magma
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 21:32
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Knowing full well all the zeuhl freaks here (and deservedly so) Which of these classic French bands do you enjoy the most? ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 21:36
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I have to be the first to reply as usual PULSAR
 for me just for the strength of THE STRANDS OF FUTURE....as good as any symphonic piece from the ''giants'';;;;Then the French Crimson....SHYLOCK
Not a fanatic of ANGE as i am not much into theatrical singers
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 21:48
Why am I not surprised, "nom d'une pipe!" ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 21:50
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Hey, the first band that came to my mind was Pulsar, and now i see they have the first two votes. For me is a tough choice between them and Ange, but this latter one will get the first vote! ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 21:51
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Year of no light... ------------- 
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 21:56
Yeah but did you vote? Or are you waiting POUR LA REVOLUTION? Lueur Texane  ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Dim wrote:Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 21:59
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And Dirge...
I did like Ange... kinda -------------
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Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 22:00
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Three-way tie between Eskaton, Weidorje, and Heldon. -------------   |
Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 22:02
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Could have added Weidorje but that would have fueled the Vandernuts ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 22:13
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Arachnoid for me.It's close though because carpe Diem and Atoll are both favs as well. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 22:17
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Besides Magma, I only familiar with Pulsar, Ange and Clearlight. Of these, Pulsar would get my vote.
No vote here as I am not familiar with most.
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 23:15
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Might have entitled this "a French symphonic prog poll". My favourite French bands/ artists are not in the symph category (most of my French faves are found In Zeuhl/ Avant Prog, Electronic, and Eclectic but some notable ones in other categories too, like Canterbury). That said I have albums by all of these listed, and have loved most of these bands. Maybe Shylock, Arachnoid or Pulsar. Props to Carpe Diem (brought me into French symph). Ange I don't much like, and was not terribly impressed with Tai Phong or Atoll. Arachnoid's album is very good. EDIT: Went with my old fave French symph, Arachnoid. ------------- Watching while most appreciating a sunset in the moment need not diminish all the glorious sunsets I have observed before. It can be much like that with music for me. |
Posted By: b_olariu
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 01:59
| i voted for Tai Phong, because of the second album, Windows, wich i find it very strong symph prog from the mid '70's. I know all the rest, and they are pretty good, maybe the second choice is Shylock |
Posted By: Plankowner
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 02:23
A list of bands I know nothing of... 
Can't vote.
My favorite french band right now is Gojira.
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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 03:56
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There's loads more non-Zeuhl you could have included. I'd go for Ange among these. Love their three first albums. Extremelty atmospheric, dark, theatrical stuff. Although symphonic prog that reminds me of many well known bands from UK and Italy, very french & uniquesounding. My french faves are really Art Zoyd (well, and Magma). ------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: GosudO
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 06:23
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Dün / One Shot / Eskaton. Three great Zeuhl french bands. I won't vote here because i don't know the listed bands well enough. |
Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 07:28
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well, Gong had their origins in France, although they are considered to be an international band, if not they, then it is Clearlight and latejy Hadouk. it is, however, not quite sure whether Hadouk are prog or not; they could probably be considered "ethnic jazz". Catharsis had some interesting moments too -------------  A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: Jabberwocky
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 11:34
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Voted for Clearlight. A factory of underrated masterpieces ------------- The only ****ing way out of here is through the rooftop (c) Dolph Lundgren |
Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 17:43
I like this guy already. ------------- |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 18:21
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My favourite French band is Saens, which probably has moe to do with the fact that I dont know many French acts, though Saens are very good.
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 18:39
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Saens is part of the new generation of French acts (Xang, Taal, Maldoror, Seven Reizh, Skeem, Eclat, Halloween, Cafeine, Nebelnest etc....) Lots of good stuff there ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Alberto Muñoz
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 19:00
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Attol: Musiciens Magiciens and the evil spider are superb!!! -------------  |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 15:19
ART ZOYD
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Posted By: MovingPictures07
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 17:38
There are other French bands besides Magma?   ------------- 
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 17:45
Check out LOGAN's poll
 ?? that's good!! |
Posted By: Alberto Muñoz
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 17:46
of course my horse... ------------- |