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Poll Question: Which three are your favorites?
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Shawn Smith: I admit I am not familiar with that name, but have heard of Mother Love Bone, and of course I know Pearl Jam (though, admittedly, it is not something I particularly like).

The first song, "Wrapped In My Memory", sounds promising. Very down-to-earth piano ballad with some nice chord changes, especially in the bridge or middle eight, or whatever you want to call it. "20th Century" (Brad) is very different with a funk bass and a drumbeat that could have come from, say, a Red Hot Chili Peppers album. The harmonic pattern is however much darker than you would expect from the above. Personally I miss some more dynamic variation; it feels like the song is building up to something that doesn't come.

"Suffering" (Satchel) is another piano ballad and probably closer to my personal taste than "20th Century", especially as it has more direction. I like the discreet ooh's in the backing vocals, and then there is the electric organ in the background which is very tasteful (or is it just a synth?). Melodically it is perhaps a bit monotonous.

"Battle Flag" (Pigeonhead): We're in funk and soul-land here, with the addition of a very 90's sounding electronic beat. I really like the guitar too. The cursing is a bit comical to my ears though. But it sounds like a song that may grow on me. The last song, "The Day Brings", is back to the piano. Fine song overall that probably requires a couple of listenings.

My favourites are Wrapped in My Memory" and "Suffering".
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^ I thought of Helloween as well, just something with Kiske. I wanted to ask if I could have a musician here with songs from different bands and projects, Kiske would have fit perfectly. But I gave up asking and came with something dofferent. 

Also thought of Casiopea, Fourplay, AWB, Solitude Aeturnus, even something like Alphaville and a-ha, Depeche Mode, Paradise Lost, Erik Truffaz, Europe/Joey Tempest/John Norum, Richie Sambora, Heart, Warlock/Doro, Glenn Hughes and so on. Tongue LOL
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I am going to drop in and per usual take the thread to a heavier place.  I present to you a selection of songs from German power metal band Helloween.  Honestly, I could have taken all of the songs from their Keepers of the Seven Keys Part 1 and 2, which are truly their best releases in my opinion, but they have some favorites of mine from some of their later albums so I instead present 6 songs from 6 separate albums.  I reviewed my top 50 played artists on Last.FM and Elton John, Billy Joel, Judas Priest were the non-PA bands that I've listened to more than Helloween so I figured that they were kind of lesser known....at least maybe amongst PAers.  My apologies to the metal adverse but these are 6 songs that I really like so there you go.  :)
 

1. Future World from Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1


2. I Want Out from Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2


3. Perfect Gentleman from Master of the Rings


4. Forever and One (Neverland) from The Time of the Oath


5. Are You Metal? from 7 Sinners


6. Heroes from My God-Given Right
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The band I nominate here is called Dara. I wanted to suggested it for inclusion on PA but damn if I know what subgenre. Which means that the music is definitely interesting. Hope you enjoy the four songs I found on youtube. 












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^^ Glad to hear that you like Kat Onoma, Mike. I tried to compile something representative for their work with this "album side", so I guess that if you like these you might indeed like most, if not all of their albums (which you can discover on their YT-channel).
Personally, I especially like their last - self titled - album, which has a slight/modest industrial and experimental tinge on some of the songs, without abandoning their atmospheric rock take (and signature sound) on country, blues, and other Americana... 

@The Anders: Thanks for your comments. They capture quite well what I like in this band. I like that gloomy atmosphere in their music Now, do you like them as much is of course another thing... Don't know Abschaum at all, so I'll have to explore them...


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Anders:  C.V. Jørgensen:  This is also an excellent representation of an over-looked artist.  His vocals from time to time are reminiscent of Dylan, and I say that as a big compliment because he can do it very convincingly, and it also matches the music.  It's a nice variety of tracks that also piques my interest.  I also appreciate the English translation of the lyrics, thank you for that.  I listened to this both ways, with and without lyrics and I enjoyed the music either way.  I can't really pick favorites out of your selections because they were all good.  Easy going, instantly likeable.

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Suitkees:  Kat Onoma:  This is an excellent choice for a spotlight artist.  I enjoyed all of your selections and it definitely whets my appetite to hear more.  I especially liked the "From Pompei" track, "Riverrun" and "Artificial Live".  The vocals are very alternative sounding and the music exhudes a certain suspense-filled angst that really draws your attention.  

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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by TCat TCat wrote:

Voting won't start until December 9 because of the fact that a lot of people are busy during this time and this will give everyone a chance to listen to all of the entries.  

By the way, this time around, we are voting on the artist, so we won't have to do final nominations on any certain final song as all of the songs put up will be part of whichever artists our final votes fall on.  

Once you put up your artist and the songs you want to represent them, all you have to do is listen until December 9.  The poll will end on the 13th.

I meant the final nomination of the artist, I understood the topic. 


Voting starts December 9, so you have until December 8 to put your list up.  I would suggest doing it quicker though to give people a chance to hear it more often.

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Austria's Radian - "Shift". Great experimental electronic music with a lot of omnious dissonant sounds, and then there is an old fashioned drum kit adding some humanity to an otherwise cold and electronic universe.


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And now for Kat Onoma.

"Cupid" is a sort of playful number that plays with my musical expectation, exchanging between familiarity and surprises - which is of course a combination I appreciate. The first song alone makes me curious. Also, there's a nice sound aesthetics.

"Intro" reminds me of the intro to the David Bowie song "Andy Warhol" ("it's Warhole actually... as in holes..." and so on). It's hard to judge it on the same terms as the other tracks.

"Riverrun" is an uptempo song with some country-like guitar licks. The descending dissonant guitar riff quickly goes against the feel. Americana with a twist. I really like the low-pitched and restrained vocal performance. Quite gloomy atmosphere towards the end.

"Que sera votre vie?": Very dark song with gloomy lyrics. There's a tasteful orchestral arrangement that perfectly counterpoints the edgy sound of the band. The vocal phrasings are spoken-word-like, and I wonder if Abschaum have been influenced by this band.

"Artificial Life". The lead guitar reminds me a bit of Peter Buck (R.E.M.), especially on an album like Fables of the Reconstruction. Once again there are half-talking vocals. I don't think this song is as strong as the previous ones - I miss a bit of direction. "Cupid" is my favourite so far.

"Old Trouble" has quite an unusual half-electronic beat while the singer is singing "1, 2, 3, come in" as if he was communicationg via a radio. It gradually builds up to what is sort of an odd mix between American style pop/rock (the chorus, even with gospel-like choir) and more experimental rock (the beat). A strong number.



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Originally posted by suitkees suitkees wrote:

Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Originally posted by Snicolette Snicolette wrote:

Well done, suitkees!  Harder to describe abstract music in words, you definitely hit on the feelings of these pieces.

I like the boinggg though! Big smile

Thanks Nickie! I just try to give it a place within the references I have and that make sense to me, and I agree with Lewian that the boingggs, the bleeps, the buzzers, the clanks and the clacky bits are quite to the point too - very recognizable when listening to the music. Smile
*curtseys*  I just thought, "What do I call that?"  And decided just whatever it sounded like to me.  Glad people don't mind them, lol.  Big smile
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Originally posted by suitkees suitkees wrote:

@Cristi: We're impatiently waiting for your musical suggestions... Smile

you are? EmbarrassedTongue
I got some ideas, there are several options here. 
I'll post something tomorrow morning or so. 
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@Cristi: We're impatiently waiting for your musical suggestions... Smile

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Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Originally posted by Snicolette Snicolette wrote:

Well done, suitkees!  Harder to describe abstract music in words, you definitely hit on the feelings of these pieces.

I like the boinggg though! Big smile

Thanks Nickie! I just try to give it a place within the references I have and that make sense to me, and I agree with Lewian that the boingggs, the bleeps, the buzzers, the clanks and the clacky bits are quite to the point too - very recognizable when listening to the music. Smile

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Originally posted by TCat TCat wrote:

Voting won't start until December 9 because of the fact that a lot of people are busy during this time and this will give everyone a chance to listen to all of the entries.  

By the way, this time around, we are voting on the artist, so we won't have to do final nominations on any certain final song as all of the songs put up will be part of whichever artists our final votes fall on.  

Once you put up your artist and the songs you want to represent them, all you have to do is listen until December 9.  The poll will end on the 13th.

I meant the final nomination of the artist, I understood the topic. 
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Voting won't start until December 9 because of the fact that a lot of people are busy during this time and this will give everyone a chance to listen to all of the entries.  

By the way, this time around, we are voting on the artist, so we won't have to do final nominations on any certain final song as all of the songs put up will be part of whichever artists our final votes fall on.  

Once you put up your artist and the songs you want to represent them, all you have to do is listen until December 9.  The poll will end on the 13th.

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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

so what's the deadline for final nomination?
  I think Mike had intended for it to go through this week?  It was a hard one with the US Thanksgiving holiday, for some to participate, I think, earlier.  I'm sure he'll chime in, interested to hear who you might want us to hone in on for a bit, Cristi.
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Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Originally posted by Snicolette Snicolette wrote:

Well done, suitkees!  Harder to describe abstract music in words, you definitely hit on the feelings of these pieces.

I like the boinggg though! Big smile
  Me, too, I had to keep coming up with onomatopoeias.  Smile
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Originally posted by Snicolette Snicolette wrote:

Well done, suitkees!  Harder to describe abstract music in words, you definitely hit on the feelings of these pieces.

I like the boinggg though! Big smile
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so what's the deadline for final nomination?
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