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Topic: bands like Camel and Asia Minor?
Posted: November 30 2008 at 05:59

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Posted: November 29 2008 at 15:38

I'll second the Gotic recommendation.

Also, Zowie's review of "Sommerabend" by Novalis reminds me of that one.....wonderful mellow Symphonic

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Posted: November 29 2008 at 06:16

You'll almost certainly want to check out Odyssice, very much in the Camel vein.

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=274

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Posted: November 29 2008 at 05:29

If you can find them, there is also a catalonian band called Gotic (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=618), who play very mellow music, a bit of a mix between Camel and Harmonium, but not as powerful as Asia Minor. If you wan't some of that dreaminess of Camel and Asia Minor, with a bit of Gentle Giant, you could try Beduínos a Gasóleo (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3643).

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Posted: November 29 2008 at 02:15

Thanks for the recommendation of Asia Minor will have to check them out

...also recommend Steve Hillage for Green, Motivation Radio and Open

Soft Machine and John G Perry ( Canterbury connection) via Caravan but solo work is awesome

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Posted: November 29 2008 at 01:50

Ah yeah, i like Eloy! They seem to be a little hit-or-miss for me though. Some of their songs are very strong and can totally drown you in their atmosphere.

Yes, you're right that i'm already well versed in Genesis. I'm not AS well versed with the Canterbury scene though; i do like Caravan's Grey and Pink and i really like Hatfield and the North... besides that i don't know too much about it.

Any more obscure Canterbury bands to recommend? Smile

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Posted: November 28 2008 at 19:19

If you enjoy Camel's debut, then go with the Canterbury Scene, you can't miss it. Try Caravan In the Land of Grey and Pink.

If you like Rain Dances and Breathless jazzy side, again go with the Canterbury Scene and Jazz Fusion/Rock sub-genre.

If you like their classics, well then: Snow Goose? You must have already heard The Lamb Lies Down... So I'm without recomendations here.
Moonmadness? again, some Genesis(that I'm sure you already know) or some Jazz Fusion.
Mirage? Lots of classics bands you can listen from this, that you already know. Jethro Tull, Genesis(The Knife), others...

Then if you like their new stuff, Rajaz and A Nod and a Wink, then you should already know The Division Bell by Floyd.

But if you really want some DREAMY stuff, then go with Krautrock or Psych scene. Eloy's Ocean, Ashra's Blackouts, others..

Hope it helps.

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Posted: November 28 2008 at 19:03

Thanks for the recommendations! Thumbs Up

Premiata Forneria Marconi is the only band i am familiar with, and i think they are excellent! I know Per Un Amico and the Jet Lag albums... and i definitely love the atmosphere they evoke.

All the others named i shall explore....

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Posted: November 28 2008 at 18:50

You'd probably like PFM (Premiata Forneria Marconi), particularly Per Un Amico. A bit more obscure, and probably a bit more active and jazz-tinged, there's also the excellent Maneige (Les Porches is the obvious one, maybe get Ni Vent... or the debut as well).

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Posted: November 28 2008 at 18:47

Rousseau - Flower in Asphalt [great bleepin record, and available after years out of print]

and maybe Chaos Code - A tapestry of afterthoughts

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Posted: November 28 2008 at 18:38

Hey all... i'm looking for recommendations on bands that play a sort-of floaty, dreamy, atmospheric Prog Rock similar to 70's Camel (esp. Moonmadness era).

I recently discovered the band Asia Minor via Prog Archives and it's one of the greatest discoveries i've made in a long time! Seriously under-rated! They're one of the best i've ever heard in terms of evoking a dream-like, sad, rainy atmosphere (without being TOO sleepy or laid back -- they still "rock" at times). They get the balance right.

There are too few bands who create this feeling in me... I want to find more bands with this atmospheric quality.

p.s. - Pink Floyd is too obvious. Tongue

Edited by AdamHearst - November 28 2008 at 18:39

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martinprog77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 31 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2523	Topic: bands like Camel and Asia Minor? Posted: November 30 2008 at 05:59
	french band mirage hoggwash collin bass knight area i hope this help
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Finnforest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: The Heartland Status: Offline Points: 16913	Posted: November 29 2008 at 15:38
	I'll second the Gotic recommendation. Also, Zowie's review of "Sommerabend" by Novalis reminds me of that one.....wonderful mellow Symphonic

Nightfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 01 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3659	Posted: November 29 2008 at 06:16
	You'll almost certainly want to check out Odyssice, very much in the Camel vein. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=274

Kotro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: August 16 2004 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 2815	Posted: November 29 2008 at 05:29
	If you can find them, there is also a catalonian band called Gotic (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=618), who play very mellow music, a bit of a mix between Camel and Harmonium, but not as powerful as Asia Minor. If you wan't some of that dreaminess of Camel and Asia Minor, with a bit of Gentle Giant, you could try Beduínos a Gasóleo (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3643).
	Bigger on the inside.

Chris S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 09 2004 Location: Front Range Status: Offline Points: 7028	Posted: November 29 2008 at 02:15
	Thanks for the recommendation of Asia Minor will have to check them out ...also recommend Steve Hillage for Green, Motivation Radio and Open Soft Machine and John G Perry ( Canterbury connection) via Caravan but solo work is awesome
	<font color=Brown>Music - The Sound Librarian ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR]

AdamHearst Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 28 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 57	Posted: November 29 2008 at 01:50
	Ah yeah, i like Eloy! They seem to be a little hit-or-miss for me though. Some of their songs are very strong and can totally drown you in their atmosphere. Yes, you're right that i'm already well versed in Genesis. I'm not AS well versed with the Canterbury scene though; i do like Caravan's Grey and Pink and i really like Hatfield and the North... besides that i don't know too much about it. Any more obscure Canterbury bands to recommend?
	I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity...

The Quiet One Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: January 16 2008 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 15745	Posted: November 28 2008 at 19:19
	If you enjoy Camel's debut, then go with the Canterbury Scene, you can't miss it. Try Caravan In the Land of Grey and Pink. If you like Rain Dances and Breathless jazzy side, again go with the Canterbury Scene and Jazz Fusion/Rock sub-genre. If you like their classics, well then: Snow Goose? You must have already heard The Lamb Lies Down... So I'm without recomendations here. Moonmadness? again, some Genesis(that I'm sure you already know) or some Jazz Fusion. Mirage? Lots of classics bands you can listen from this, that you already know. Jethro Tull, Genesis(The Knife), others... Then if you like their new stuff, Rajaz and A Nod and a Wink, then you should already know The Division Bell by Floyd. But if you really want some DREAMY stuff, then go with Krautrock or Psych scene. Eloy's Ocean, Ashra's Blackouts, others.. Hope it helps.

AdamHearst Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 28 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 57	Posted: November 28 2008 at 19:03
	Thanks for the recommendations! Premiata Forneria Marconi is the only band i am familiar with, and i think they are excellent! I know Per Un Amico and the Jet Lag albums... and i definitely love the atmosphere they evoke. All the others named i shall explore....
	I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity...

TGM: Orb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 21 2007 Location: n/a Status: Offline Points: 8052	Posted: November 28 2008 at 18:50
	You'd probably like PFM (Premiata Forneria Marconi), particularly Per Un Amico. A bit more obscure, and probably a bit more active and jazz-tinged, there's also the excellent Maneige (Les Porches is the obvious one, maybe get Ni Vent... or the debut as well).

Finnforest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: The Heartland Status: Offline Points: 16913	Posted: November 28 2008 at 18:47
	Rousseau - Flower in Asphalt [great bleepin record, and available after years out of print] and maybe Chaos Code - A tapestry of afterthoughts

AdamHearst Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 28 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 57	Posted: November 28 2008 at 18:38
	Hey all... i'm looking for recommendations on bands that play a sort-of floaty, dreamy, atmospheric Prog Rock similar to 70's Camel (esp. Moonmadness era). I recently discovered the band Asia Minor via Prog Archives and it's one of the greatest discoveries i've made in a long time! Seriously under-rated! They're one of the best i've ever heard in terms of evoking a dream-like, sad, rainy atmosphere (without being TOO sleepy or laid back -- they still "rock" at times). They get the balance right. There are too few bands who create this feeling in me... I want to find more bands with this atmospheric quality. p.s. - Pink Floyd is too obvious. Edited by AdamHearst - November 28 2008 at 18:39
	I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity...