Von Hertzen Brothers Appreciation Thread
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Topic: Von Hertzen Brothers Appreciation Thread
Posted By: Anaon
Subject: Von Hertzen Brothers Appreciation Thread
Date Posted: February 23 2009 at 06:27
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Hi! Von Hertzen Brothers are from Finland, they are not really famous outside their country where their albums meet a huge success! I didn't find a thread dedicated to them, so here it is   It's my greatest discovery of 2008! So what about music? It's not a complex progressive rock for the brain here but more of an emotional progressive pop rock, very melodic and catchy. Their first album is good, but the second one, Approach, and the last one, Love Remains The Same, are FANTASTIC!! It's sometimes melancholic, sometimes nostalgic... Songs are sometimes quite long (10 minutes)... The song called "The Willing Victim" is absolutely beautiful! Modern prog as its best for me! No technical demonstration with this band, only catchy melodies and rythm changes. Website: http://www.vonhertzenbrothers.com/ Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/vonhertzenbrothers - http://www.myspace.com/vonhertzenbrothers Listen here: Disciple Of The Sun: http://www.deezer.com/track/2175223 - http://www.deezer.com/track/2175223 Let Thy Will Be Done: http://www.deezer.com/track/2175224 - http://www.deezer.com/track/2175224 Endlessly: http://www.deezer.com/track/2175226 - http://www.deezer.com/track/2175226 "Freedom Fighter" video http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DupyIXxpVjs - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DupyIXxpVjs "Let Thy Will Be Done" video http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6et-XbbPZfo - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6et-XbbPZfo Is there any fan here? ------------- 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: Pekka
Date Posted: February 23 2009 at 14:09
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Oh yes, definitely. Experience is a very good debut (by veteran artists
in their own right though), a solid piece of psychedelic flavored rock,
but Approach took the band on a completely different level, to which
they made it again with Love Remains the Same. Fantastic albums, no
doubt. Approach maybe a little better. Some of the best songs include
Let Thy Will Be Done, Endlessly, Kiss a Wish, The Willing Victim and
the absolutely radiant I Came for You. The best band to come from Finland on this decade along with Overhead.
------------- http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=42652" rel="nofollow - It's on PA! 
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 23 2009 at 14:37
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Absolutely!! They're not really famous here in France but I try to spread the word ;) I'm really blown away by their music! People always ask me to compare with some other bands but I think they're quite unique even if we can hear some influences here and there... I'm searching for similar modern prog rock without success... ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: DJPuffyLemon
Date Posted: February 23 2009 at 15:01
try any other modern pop prog rock.
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I'm searching for similar modern prog rock without success...Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 23 2009 at 15:14
Would you give me some names? ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Pekka
Date Posted: February 24 2009 at 15:04
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Have you tried Kingston Wall? They are mentioned together quite often. They're from Finland as well, the main man Petri Walli was Kie von Hertzen's school buddy and they used to play and write music together before Walli founded Kingston Wall and Kie went to Don Huonot. Almost broke down in tears at work in front of people today while listening to I Came for You and letting my mind wander to all the loved ones I could lose. Really had to focus and fight back. Such a magnificent song that it's sometimes hard to listen. ------------- http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=42652" rel="nofollow - It's on PA!
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Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 25 2009 at 07:45
I only listen to one or two songs from Kingston Wall but I was not sure about Von Hertzen Brothers similarities... I have to listen to KW more :) "I Came For You" is absolutely beautiful and emotional as "The Willing Victim"... Epic and emotional! My favourite album is still Love Remains The Same... Do you know if a new album is planned 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: October 24 2010 at 06:55
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Everyone listened to their new single, "Miracle"? http://www.facebook.com/vonhertzenbrothersofficial?v=app_4949752878 - http://www.facebook.com/vonhertzenbrothersofficial?v=app_4949752878 This is goooooood ------------- 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: February 06 2011 at 09:53
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Another new song called "Angel's Eyes" Excellent!! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: February 06 2011 at 10:09
| I think the new album is due in a month or two. |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 06 2011 at 10:27
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Yep! 35 days! Most awaited album for me ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Armitage
Date Posted: February 11 2011 at 12:06
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They're playing the Jazz Cafe in London on the 17th Feb. Who's going to be there apart from me? |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: February 13 2011 at 03:45
I wish I could 
------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: make
Date Posted: February 24 2011 at 04:45
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There is also a book coming. I found this http://www.levykauppax.fi/artist/von_hertzen_brothers/stars_aligned/#cd-t-paita Its an offer for new cd+shirt +book. Only in Finnish though :( |
Posted By: Armitage
Date Posted: February 24 2011 at 06:38
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You can hear the Jazz cafe gig here:- www.theparanoidsquirrel.com |
Posted By: Rottenhat
Date Posted: February 24 2011 at 14:11
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I heard them live at the "Down by the Laituri" festifal a couple of years ago. OK, but not great, in my opinion. ------------- Language is a virus from outer space. -William S. Burroughs |
Posted By: Anaon
Date Posted: March 21 2011 at 11:51
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New album avaible on Spotify!! http://www.awenwoods.com/stars-aligned-by-the-von-hertzen-brothers-on-spotify/" rel="nofollow - http://www.awenwoods.com/stars-aligned-by-the-von-hertzen-brothers-on-spotify/  "Voices In My Head" and "Bring Out The Snakes" are awesome!! ------------- My music: http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://spleenarcana.bandcamp.com/ My blog: http://groovesandmemories.com/" rel="nofollow - http://groovesandmemories.com/ |
Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: March 27 2011 at 14:43
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All right, added the new album to PA as well. I've listened to it a couple of times already, and it's quite a lot better than the ones before. I love the sounds/mixing. Also, some interview mentioned them saying, that the next stop is taking over Great Britain. Bet it was a joke, but I'd gladly see them getting their needed appreciation abroad as well! |