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Originally posted by meAsoi meAsoi wrote:

Released in 1976, Se Allous Kosmous, the brainchild of Greek virtuoso Iraklis Triantfyllidis—who wears many hats as a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist—remains a rather obscure gem beyond the devoted Greek fanbase. However, I daresay this album poses a formidable challenge to Aphrodite's Child’s 666 and is deservedly vying for the prestigious title of the Olympian sovereign of Greek progressive rock. Iraklis is listed as a prog-folk act in PA, probably due to incorporating the elements of traditional Greek music in his music, but to illustrate the symphonic grandeur of Se Allous Kosmous, one need only consider its impressive roster: a staggering assembly featuring eighty instruments played by twenty-three musicians, alongside seven lead vocalists, an orchestra, and a choir; it seems that Iraklis Triantfyllidis earned his stripes in the prog world when he enlisted no fewer than five Moog synthesiser players for Se Allous Kosmous.
This album stands alone in the realm of Mediterranean prog. It is emerging as a veritable colossus among albums—a grand double LP that seems almost tailor-made for the extravagant progressive scene of the 1970s.

At first, I thought it was going to be a purely eclectic prog album, but it's a very, very folk album. One of the best recommendations I've ever received. such a beautiful record!


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Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:



I think that this is probably one of the best demos of all times. I still prefer Sacred Baboon.


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Both albums are among the best stateside prog ever. Maybe the best.



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mARVELOUS kID - aFTER tHE rACE '73 UK

with keys/vocals from group Grannie ('71 hard prog) - itself a very rare private press ,less than 100 made, all demo

Marvelous Kid played with groups like Groundhogs,Capability Brown...

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jacob Schoolcraft Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 30 2025 at 11:56
Maneige are rather obscure. Their music composition is fascinating to me. Their first 4 albums are a must imo.
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LES PORCHES
NI VENT....NI NOUVELLE
LIBRE SERVICE- SELF SERVICE

My favorite being NI VENT....NI NOUVELLE because it's like a musical journey and the diversity in different styles of music is very impressive.
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Originally posted by Steve Wyzard Steve Wyzard wrote:

Originally posted by presdoug presdoug wrote:

Manfred Schoof Quintet-Light Lines

And I thought I was the only one avidly listening to the Manfred Schoof Quintet on this site. I love the Light Lines (1978) album, as well as Scales (1976) and Horizons (1980), and not just for Schoof's trumpet. It was Michel Pilz's bass clarinet performances that really won me over. I also have the album Schoof recorded as a duo with Rainer Bruninghaus, Shadows and Smiles (1989). Most everything with Schoof's name on it is truly obscure and hard-to-find these days, but ultimately they are worth the effort.
I also like Scales very much; don't know the others you mentioned....thanks for the references. I know and revere bassist Guenter Lenz in the fusion trio Giger Lenz Marron and have their two recordings and they are my second favorite group after Triumvirat....also like very much 1978s Guenter Lenz Springtime record Znell....
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