Looking for new bands to listen to!
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Topic: Looking for new bands to listen to!
Posted By: SebK
Subject: Looking for new bands to listen to!
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 17:48
Hey everyone!  So I really enjoy listening to Pink Floyd, Camel, Caravan, Gong, Harmonium, and King Crimson. Are there any other similar bands/albums I should listen to? I like the "mellow/sad/chill/organ/flute" kindof music a lot  Thanks in advance! ------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
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Posted By: NecronCommander
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:02
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If you like some more somber, contemplative mellow music, I would direct you to post-rock outfits like Sigur Rós or Godspeed You! Black Emperor. But given your listed bands of interest, you should really be listening to Jethro Tull or Yes if you aren't already. |
Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:05
Yes Sigur Ros' ( ) album is pretty depressing  - I also have a few tracks of Yes, but I'll need to get some more. I've heard of Jethro Tull, but never listened to any of their songs. Which album do you recommend?------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
NecronCommander wrote:Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:12
| Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick is a must have to all people new to prog. |
Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:17
Will get asap then, thanks! ------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:20
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I second Thick as a Brick Possibly The Flower Kings as well, if you want some newer stuff. ------------- |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:25
| Maybe you would also be interested in http://www.maudlinofthewell.net/ - maudlin of the Well's Part the Second ? It can't hurt since it is free. |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:26
Using that criteria (mellow/sad/chill/organ/flute), I will suggest these: Jethro Tull- Minstrel in the Gallery The Decemberists - Castaways and Cutouts Genesis- Nursery Cryme ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:26
Excellent suggestion. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:27
Great, will do. Thank you! ------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
Posted By: Camel_APPeal
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:37
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And most likely you're for a treat with the Rock Progressivo Italiano.
I strongly recommend you look for Premiata Forneria Marconi; start with Storia Di Un Minuto
 Edit: How come I didn't recommend what I'm listening to now??? Try also Focus - Hamburger Concerto: Organ, mellow, flute, chill...
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Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:39
Ah yes, I have "Per Un Amico" already, I'll get that album too! They're really good. ------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:42
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You'd probably really enjoy Hatfield and the North's two albums quite a lot.
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Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:45
I love the Canterbury scene! I have one of their albums (Hatfield and the North) and I did like it a lot. I'll try to buy/download the second one when I get the chance. Also, I noticed your location: Kobaia via Gong! La plančte Kobaia? Paranoia? I have all of Gongs albums  Nice!------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:49
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Indeed, the planet Kobaia. Magma and Gong are a couple of my favorite bands, if you couldn't tell. I don't have all of Gong's albums yet, though, unfortunately.
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Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 18:57
Hehe nice Gong recently released a new album by the way, here's a song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw8ZESzpL3M------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 19:08
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Yeah, I have 2032. It's pretty great, though a step or three below the original RGI trilogy. I really think it could have benefited from having less of Gilli's songs, they seem to be the weakest points of the album and make it just a tad bit too long. Ah well, it's still new Gong material, so I'm still pleased.
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Posted By: JROCHA
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 19:40
| Check out some Fusion bands like The Mahavishnu Orchestra,Return to Forever and Brand X. Another goodie is The Tony Williams Lifetime. |
Posted By: whydontyoueatcarrots
Date Posted: January 04 2010 at 22:12
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Judging by your tastes, a newer band you'd probably dig, if you haven't heard them already: Astra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba19OvVIR14 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba19OvVIR14 |
Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 05 2010 at 04:42
Thanks for all the answers  My music library is growing!
------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
Posted By: moe_blunts
Date Posted: January 05 2010 at 10:13
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I'd recommend you check out some Anekdoten, either Vemod or Nucleus. The lead singer has such a nice voice but it doesn't inhibit the band from still kicking ass and rocking hard. Also, along with that Italian Prog Rock recommendation, get Le Orme's Felona e Sorona. As far as I am concerned, those are some of the sweetest vocals ever recorded. Bacamarte - Depois do Fim. Awesome awesome awesome. Can - for a taste of Kruatrock Gentle Giant...just pick any thing. I like Acquiring the Taste and Octopus, for starters. mmmm. Enjoy. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/moe_blunts/?chartstyle=minimalDarkRecent"> 
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: January 05 2010 at 10:20
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The Bacamarte album is very good. Anglagard is amazing...both albums are core prog, Hybris is considered one of the classics even though it was a 90's record.
Semiramis is a nice Italian band with some extra intensity.
Quella Vecchia Locanda is on the other end. Beautiful, Harmonium - like music. ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |
Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 05 2010 at 11:22
Great, thanks a lot  ------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
Posted By: FromGreatHeight
Date Posted: January 05 2010 at 13:38
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shameless self promotion here, but maybe try my band - From Great Height www.fromgreatheight.com We've been compared to genesis (gabriel era of course) floyd and UFO but have a listen and if you want we can even send out our 5 track EP for free! adam-FGH |
Posted By: SebK
Date Posted: January 06 2010 at 04:38
Sure, I'll give it a try. :) ------------- SebK "The aim of a joke is not to degrade a human being, but to remind him he is already degraded." – George Orwell |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: January 12 2010 at 07:04
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You mention Pink Floyd, Camel and Caravan that are my favourite bands, so I think you should enjoy the following: Renaissance: Live at Carnegie Hall Mostly Autumn: The Spirit of Autumn Past / The Last Bright Light EL&P: Trilogy Jethro Tull: Aqualung Ayreon: The Human Equation
Collegium Musicum: Konvergencie
Anglagard: Hybris
Gentle Giant: 3 friends
After Crying: Fold Es Eg
I'm missing a lot of names and albums for sure.
Bellaphon (a Japanese band) is a Camel clone in the mood of Moonmadness. Not bad at all.
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Posted By: otto pankrock
Date Posted: January 13 2010 at 20:04
| Hey, did someone already mention Khan? Try Grobschnitt's Rockpommel's Land or any of the 70's Grobschnitt stuff. Tull's Minstral or Songs from the Wood also come to mind. |