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Atavachron 
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 18:49 |
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Which 'non-rock' instruments do you favor in prog and why; Vibes, brass, strings, percussives, World instruments, etc?
Edited by Atavachron - October 14 2006 at 18:59
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Philéas
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 18:58 |
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Brass!
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el böthy
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 19:02 |
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Violin, viola, cello... all that crap
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"You want me to play what, Robert?"
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sleeper
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 19:11 |
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I particularly like the Cello, Saxophone and flute, for some reason these instruments strike a chorde with me , the flute and cello especially in dark and/or melenchollic music.
Edited by sleeper - October 14 2006 at 20:52
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Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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KoS
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 19:18 |
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I like strings in my prog.
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DarioIndjic
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 19:26 |
didgeridoo
sargija
sitar
flugelhorn
contrabass
harp
flute
gong
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Ars longa , vita brevis
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Fassbinder
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 19:29 |
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Brass instruments, mostly. Why? Cannot explain. Listen to David Jackson on sax or to Ian Anderson on flute -- that's the answer. The matter, however, not in "which instrument", but in "how to play" and, even more important, "what to play". This is right about all the instruments. So, I said saxes, flute, oboe, trumpet, clarinet. Violin and cello may be very interesting. Lute. Sitar. Didjerido. Anything you want. But I think "World instruments" are nice, not more, whereas, say, flute or cello may really contribute the music, instead of just adding the specifical exotic taste.
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Phil
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 19:34 |
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brass intruments. Vilon and strings too.
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Catholic Flame
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 21:29 |
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tabla
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alias10mr
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 21:34 |
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A good example of a band using various non-traditional prog instruments is Godspeed who utilise string instruments among others. Ozric Tentacles also do this.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: October 14 2006 at 21:34 |
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FLUTE
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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Harry Hood
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 00:27 |
Vibraphone!
And of course, vacuum.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 02:14 |
Saxophone, vibes/marimba/xyolphone/etc, flute, clarinet, bassoon...any woodwind instrument really.
and of course the donkey jawbone.  |
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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fuxi
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 05:59 |
 Man With Hat wrote:
Saxophone, vibes/marimba/xyolphone/etc, flute, clarinet, bassoon...any woodwind instrument really.
and of course the donkey jawbone. [IMG]height=17 alt="Thumbs Up" src="http://www.progarchives.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif" width=23 align=absMiddle> |
Man with Hat, that's exactly the right kinda list!
Think of how good Ruth Underwood's vibes sound among all the synths, guitar solos, trombone (if I remember it well) and Chester Thompson's exuberant drumming on Zappa's ROXY AND ELSEWHERE!
Other great combinations:
- Rock instruments, vibes AND violin on Gong's Expresso II;
- Canterbury band enriched by flute, clarinet, cello and bassoon (I think it was) on National Health's OF QUEUES AND CURES!
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the icon of sin
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 06:40 |
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Flute and congas for the win!
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spleenache
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 11:53 |
I enjoy music from the perspective of texture, tone and complexity. Standard rock instruments (Power trio type) are very limited in those areas and as a result do not interest me much regardless of melody lines.
When instruments like Cello and viola added to the music, they provide a rich texture and darken the tone and the feel of the music immensely. if this is supported by complex rhythms by various percussive instruments then you are getting to the point where I can enjoy the music.
I am not too hung up on the melody line and structure. I can easily listen to music that is totally non-melodic. If we are going to have a melody then I prefer linear, evolving melodies to the simple circular (or spiral) melodies.
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yesfan88
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 12:19 |
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Anything, really, as long as it fits the music. I especially like bands with violins or flutes. Full orchestras are also awesome. I particularly enjoy the bassoon solo in Scheherazade.
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"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"- Evelyn Beatrice Hall
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Man With Hat
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 14:54 |
fuxi wrote:
Man With Hat wrote:
Saxophone, vibes/marimba/xyolphone/etc, flute, clarinet, bassoon...any woodwind instrument really.
and of course the donkey jawbone. [IMG]height=17 alt="Thumbs Up" src="http://www.progarchives.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif" width=23 align=absMiddle> |
Man with Hat, that's exactly the right kinda list!
Think of how good Ruth Underwood's vibes sound among all the synths, guitar solos, trombone (if I remember it well) and Chester Thompson's exuberant drumming on Zappa's ROXY AND ELSEWHERE!
Other great combinations:
- Rock instruments, vibes AND violin on Gong's Expresso II;
- Canterbury band enriched by flute, clarinet, cello and bassoon (I think it was) on National Health's OF QUEUES AND CURES! |
Love that album.
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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Scapler
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 14:55 |
el böthy wrote:
Violin, viola, cello... all that crap
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don't you ever dare call the Viola crap you uncaring fool!
Everyone knows the Viola whoops the Violin anyday!!
But, I agree with you, string orchestra does wonders in music
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Bassists are deadly
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Arrrghus
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Posted: October 15 2006 at 16:07 |
Fassbinder wrote:
Brass instruments, mostly. Why? Cannot explain. Listen to David Jackson on sax or to Ian Anderson on flute -- that's the answer. |
Those are wind instruments, not brass!!!!!!!!!!! 
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