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dougmcauliffe 
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 Topic: Soft/Mellow albumsPosted: January 13 2020 at 14:19 |
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Hey all I’m looking for some softer easy to listen to prog albums that are relatively upbeat and aren’t gonna pull and sharp turns on you. Any albums well known to obscure are fine for suggestions. The perfect examples would be Les Sinq Saisons by Harmonium and Ommadawn by Mike Oldfield. Thank you!
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 14:42 |
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This one popped into my head right away....
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 14:52 |
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Played this the other day.....
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 15:09 |
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Not too familiar with softer music. How about Renaissance, Eno, Gabriel's later music, Moody Blues, Caravan, and the first Crimson album minus 21st Century Schizoid Man.
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 15:23 |
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Off the top of my head, two of my favourite examples of prog that also manages to be quiet, dreamlike and folky are the self-titled album of Storm Corrosion (a collaboration of Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt) and Petrichor by Dani Lee Pearce. Also, I'm not much of a fan of them myself but I think the music of Iamthemorning scratches the same sort of itch for a lot of people.
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Lewian
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 16:08 |
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Did you try the North Sea Radio Orchestra? All their albums would qualify. Sky 1 maybe also, if you like classically influenced instrumentals.
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 16:48 |
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I've got to recommend some Strawbs.
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 17:36 |
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Well, I already know you like Camel so I won't suggest them. Not a lot comes to my mind off the top of my head. However, I suggest "geese and the ghost" by Anthony Phillips and "...di terra" by Banco. Both have some rather up beat moments but neither are start to finish heavy and bombastic.
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dougmcauliffe
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 18:33 |
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Ah geese is a great album for what I’m looking for thank you! I’ll check out the Banco as well! |
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 18:33 |
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Renaissance and moodys def fit the bill! Thank you. |
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 18:44 |
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You mentioned Ommadawn by Mike Oldfield. Have you heard Tubular Bells? If not check that one out.
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 18:50 |
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I have heard it, a little scarier than what I’m looking for |
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 19:07 |
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Have you heard anything by Charlie Cawood? Mostly instrumental and finely played. Check out Blurring Into Motion. You may also quite like Anthony Phillips new Strings of Light recording.
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 23:02 |
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Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. spent the night tripping, listened to tales from Topographic oceans (skipping ritual part 4 oh god the dingdingding section) and L’heptade XL by harmonium. It was an amazing experience. Will explore all these suggestions throughout the week.
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Posted: January 13 2020 at 23:07 |
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A bit of a hidden gem these days but try Sacrament by White Willow. They later became a bit heavier but this one is more in the symphonic folk vein.
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Posted: January 14 2020 at 00:10 |
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Stephen Caudel would be perfect although there are only 2 good albums he has released. Wine Dark Sea - 1980's album . Originally envisaged as a Orchestral plus band suite it then became a solo release where he played all the instruments a la Mike Oldfield. It's a truly beautiful album imo. I would put tis musically somewhere between Oldfield, Camel and Hackett. Earth In Turquoise - late 90's 'comeback' album and pushed by the late great Alan Freeman on his rock show (then airing on Capital radio) . Very solid album and a bit heavier than Wine Dark Sea but not as good compositionally imo. Draws inspiration from the Arthurian legend as many do! |
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Posted: January 14 2020 at 11:45 |
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Yes...I also recommend the first, Ignis Fatuus.  |
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Posted: January 14 2020 at 11:47 |
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I believe they have the keyboard player of my beloved Wobbler^ so I’m interested
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Posted: January 14 2020 at 12:00 |
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Yes on some of it but only one track on the particular album I mentioned. If you like the lighter moments of early KC or Celeste then check out WW.
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Posted: January 14 2020 at 12:09 |
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Stormcock by Roy Harper
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