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Harry Hood 
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 Posted: June 21 2011 at 15:33 |
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Yeah that was just bit of fanfiction. Presumably if Don Azzaro were involved, Jonas would be playing the majority of his parts. Don Azzaro didn't actually know how to play bass. Because he was never a real person.
There's just something really special about those first three albums. The band went in a noticeably different direct after Retropolis. By no means is this a bad thing, they definitely evolved musically into something more amazing, I just miss a lot of those fantasy elements. Listening to the Agents reminds me a lot of the magic on those first three albums. There's a certain carefree element to the way the Agents play. This positive spirit that flows through the music that brings me back to TFK's humble beginnings. I think it would be cool if they revisited the mythology. Plus I'd love to hear Nad sing lead vocals on some of those classic tracks(especially Big Puzzle, Go West Judas, and The Flower King).
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infandous
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 15:14 |
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Yeah, I finally picked that one up, but I've only heard it once. Sounded pretty decent, and my girlfriend even liked it  Need to give it more spins, but frankly, Neal Morse's Testimony albums and Tour Kaput have taken over my stereo for the time being. |
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infandous
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 15:12 |
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I believe this is just a fantasy of the poster  Roine has not said a word about who would be in a future Flower Kings lineup, but in the comment of his I posted earlier he refers to the guys who are on the DVD (presumably minus Pat) as the band. I can't really imagine he'd do a Flower Kings album without Jonas. |
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Roland113
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 13:15 |
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I have heard the album. Really loved it though for some reason it hasn't made my regular rotation. I don't know why, it's good, I just don't seem to listen to it as much as I should. Weird, huh. |
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I don't have an unnatural obsession with Disney Princesses, I have a fourteen year old daughter and coping mechanisms. |
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 12:46 |
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New album in a year or so? That's awesome news.
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 12:45 |
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Wait, Jonas isn't part of the official lineup anymore? |
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 12:44 |
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No link. I'm excited based on what infandous posted above |
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Anthony H.
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 12:43 |
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Link?  Also, has anybody heard the Hasse Froberg & Musical Companion album? I was very impressed with it. |
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 12:34 |
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Yes! New TFK 2012!!!
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Posted: June 21 2011 at 07:47 |
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Okay, more excitement. This from the Flower Kings Yahoo group (thanking people for their comments about the DVD):
"I talked to Per (Nordin) today and we were both happy that you all seem to like it - cause we've both put in hundreds of hours into the mixing and editing. Now help spread the word on other messagebords and facebook pages and you may help bringing the boys back into the studio......... In fact - all bandmembers also seem to like it too - so the general vibe seems to be very, very positive. Also nice to see that it gives a little credit both to "The Sum Of No Evil" songs that were rated 50/50 good & bad at the time of release - and to Pat Mastelotto who weren't given a fair chance to blend in and be accepted after Zoltans fireworks. So besides being great entertainment for all of you - it will boost my ego - so I can say "what did I tell you?" - I hate to be right - but I love to be right : LOL. Roine." Now THAT sounds promising  |
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Posted: June 20 2011 at 16:57 |
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Agents of Mercy III: The Flower King Part IV
Continuing where he left off with "Retropolis", the last part of the epic Flower King Trilogy (preceded by The Flower King and Back In The World of Adventures), Roine Stolt and his Agents of Mercy bring you the next chapter in The Flower King folklore. The story takes place between the events of parts I and II, detailing the previously untold story of The Flower King's first journey to the World of Adventures, where he would first plant the seeds and spin the wheels that lead to the establishment of the utopian city of Retropolis. Lineup: Roine Stolt- Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Percussion Nad Sylvan - Vocals, Keyboards,Percussion Walle Walgren - Drums Lalle Larson - Keyboards and backing vocals Don Azzaro - Bass and MoogTaurus Hasse Bruniusson - Percussion Ulf Wallander - Soprano saxaphone Guest Musicians: Hasse Froberg - Lead Vocals on tracks 4 and 7, backing vocals Tomas Bodin - Hammondorgan on track 2, Keyboardsolo on track 8 Jonas Reingold - Fretless Bass on tracks 5 and 6 Produced by Don Azzaro with Jonas Reingold Recorded at the Cosmic Lodge Distributed by Reingold Records Tomas Bodin appears courtesy of Helicon House
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Posted: June 20 2011 at 15:16 |
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I had no idea he was hinting at this, COME ON ROINE PLEASE.
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Posted: June 20 2011 at 15:10 |
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Almost getting tired of saying this............but it's sounding more and more promising that there might be new Flower Kings in 2012. Roine keeps dropping hints on the Flower King Yahoo group. I'm not getting too excited yet, but here's to hoping.
Also, the more I listen to the Tour Kaputt CDs (and DVD), the more I like it. There is just no substitute for TFK's live! Awesome! |
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infandous
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Posted: June 20 2011 at 09:55 |
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Well, considering that the longest track ever on a Karmakanic album is under 20 minutes (Send a Message From the Heart), 14 minutes is pretty long. I guess there was a two part epic on the second album, but I never thought the two parts really seemed like the same song. Song lengths don't really matter to me much at all, though there was a time several years ago where I bought albums based on that (not only that, but it was a big factor, as I thought if there was a really long track, it must be really good........I've since realized that is often not the case).
Marcus instead of Zoltan is actually a very big disappointment for me. Marcus is an okay drummer, but not anywhere close to the standards of the other TFK drummers, IMO. |
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Posted: June 19 2011 at 10:38 |
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I agree on the song length not being an issue. There are a lot of great epics out there, there are a lot of great ten minute songs as well.
"Supper's Ready" is a perfect example, I love Genesis, they are usually my favorite band (every once in a while The Flower Kings or Porcupine Tree may surpass them briefly). If you ask me what my favorite songs by them, I don't think Supper's Ready would be in the top ten, if you look at my top ten, many of them are in the 8-12 minute mark (Dance on a Volcano, Cinema Show, One for the Vine, Epping Forest, come to mind). The Flower Kings have more epics in my top ten, (I am the Sun leaps to mind), but still, I love "Minor Giant Steps", "Serious Dreamers" and "End on a High Note" more than just about everything else by them. I don't know why, I just tend to gravitate towards the mid length songs. |
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I don't have an unnatural obsession with Disney Princesses, I have a fourteen year old daughter and coping mechanisms. |
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That's fine if it works for you but I really don't care how long a song is, as long as it is good. Three of my favorite songs, Supper's Ready, Garden Of Dreams, Karn Evil 9, are long but their content out lasts their length.
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Just give it all an hour by the concrete lake.
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I'm probably going to get grief for this one but in all honesty, I think that the 'epic' as a 25 minute song, is a bit much. I'm a big fan of songs in the ten to fifteen minute mark. Don't get me wrong, I still love quite a few epics, but it's not in any way shape or form necessary for me to really enjoy something.
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I'm not one to judge quality based on song length so I agree with you. However, 14 minutes to me is not an epic, maybe mini-epic. Like I said, I'm sure it'll be EPIC in sound  |
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The longest song is only 14 minutes but song length is not important anyway. Hopefully it will be a top album for 2011. It's a little sad to see Zoltan go but Marcus Liliequist is still good.
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I dont think there's going to be any "epics" in terms of length. But I'm sure they'll still be EPIC! |
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