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FragileDT
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Topic: Instrumental songs. Which band is king? Posted: November 25 2005 at 10:37 |
ivan_2068 wrote:
FragileDT wrote:
I should really check out
Focus. I've only heard good things about them. Anyone recommend a
good starting point? |
If you want solid albums:
- Hamburger Concerto
- Moving Waves
I ususally avoid compilations, but there's one called Hocus Pocus,
which gives a good panoramic view of the band.

If you want a full Focus experience, try the DVD named Masters from
the Vault
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You'll enjoy it and it's cheap.
Iván |
Thanks. I will check them out.
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Posted: November 25 2005 at 10:25 |
ELP ! EVEN IF I LOVE RUSH...
What about DREAM THEATER?????????????
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Posted: November 25 2005 at 09:59 |
>Which of this bands makes the best instrumental songs???
there aren't 'Instrumental songs'.
In a 'song' someone sings, there are always vocals.
And an 'Instrumental' track or piece is only intruments, no vocals.
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Posted: November 25 2005 at 08:32 |
The king?...
There is only one king: The Crimson King
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Posted: November 25 2005 at 05:48 |
FOCUS, always - their music is brilliant
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Posted: November 24 2005 at 22:53 |
Godspeed You Black Emperor (this century), Anglagard (late 20th century), Maurice Ravel (early 20th century).
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Posted: November 24 2005 at 22:47 |
Anglagard for me
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Posted: November 24 2005 at 20:47 |
I voted for ANGLAGARD... really accurate and technical, maybe one of the best bands of the 90's... I really love Yes, ELP, Crimson and Genesis but I think Anglagard in this list, is the best insrtumental band... You forget Camel, Porcupine Tree, Anekdoten and Happy Family, but well... the poll is OK...
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Posted: November 22 2005 at 12:37 |
Camel all the way but i do love anglagard and elp
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Bob Greece
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Posted: November 22 2005 at 03:26 |
What about Ozric Tentacles? They're 100% instrumental.
I'm also very keen on Derek Sherinian these days (also 100% instrumental) and Liquid Tension Experiment are also great (also 100% instrumental).
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Posted: November 22 2005 at 02:49 |
The biscuit more like... 
There are just one or two more votes than I might have reasonably expected... 
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Posted: November 22 2005 at 02:46 |
And ELP Takes the cake!!
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Posted: November 22 2005 at 00:15 |
FragileDT wrote:
I should really check out Focus. I've only heard good things about them. Anyone recommend a good starting point? |
If you want solid albums:
- Hamburger Concerto
- Moving Waves
I ususally avoid compilations, but there's one called Hocus Pocus, which gives a good panoramic view of the band.

If you want a full Focus experience, try the DVD named Masters from the Vault

You'll enjoy it and it's cheap.
Iván
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FragileDT
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Posted: November 22 2005 at 00:01 |
ivan_2068 wrote:
This multi vote polls are useless, better to write
your opinions:
- Anglagard: Nuff said
- Par Lindh Project: Also love when Magdalena sings
- Focus: Only one or two strange versions of songs with lyrics, Thijs
used his voice as an instrument.
- Mike Oldfield
- Jean Luc Ponty
Iván
BTW: As Fragile DT well said, it's a crime to mention ELP and Genesis,
Greg Lake's voice is incredible and Genesis sung material is far superior
to their instrumentals. |
I should really check out Focus. I've only heard good things about them.
Anyone recommend a good starting point?
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One likes to believe
In the freedom of music
But glittering prizes
And endless Compromises
Shatter the illusion
Of integrity
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Posted: November 21 2005 at 23:55 |
ivan_2068 wrote:
This multi vote polls are useless, better to write your opinions:
- Anglagard: Nuff said
- Par Lindh Project: Also love when Magdalena sings
- Focus: Only one or two strange versions of songs with lyrics, Thijs used his voice as an instrument.
- Mike Oldfield
- Jean Luc Ponty
Iván
BTW: As Fragile DT well said, it's a crime to mention ELP and Genesis, Greg Lake's voice is incredible and Genesis sung material is far superior to their instrumentals.
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I cannot agree more Ivan, Ponty is amazing.
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Posted: November 21 2005 at 23:48 |
This multi vote polls are useless, better to write your opinions:
- Anglagard: Nuff said
- Par Lindh Project: Also love when Magdalena sings
- Focus: Only one or two strange versions of songs with lyrics, Thijs used his voice as an instrument.
- Mike Oldfield
- Jean Luc Ponty
Iván
BTW: As Fragile DT well said, it's a crime to mention ELP and Genesis, Greg Lake's voice is incredible and Genesis sung material is far superior to their instrumentals.
Edited by ivan_2068
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Posted: November 21 2005 at 20:40 |
Destrio wrote:
RUSH
YYZ and La Villa Strangiato say it all
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My thoughts exactly.
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"Can't you feel our souls ignite?
Shedding ever-changing colors,in the darkness of the fading night..."
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FragileDT
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Posted: November 21 2005 at 20:25 |
How come Crimson is losing this poll by a mile? Must be the people sitting
and reloading to have their favorite band win. I mean let's be honest here,
Genesis has almost 700 votes and KC has 130? A third of Crimson's albums
are usually instrumental while Genesis has had about 3 their whole career
(Gabriel-era.) They can't even be compared.
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One likes to believe
In the freedom of music
But glittering prizes
And endless Compromises
Shatter the illusion
Of integrity
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Gentle Tull
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Posted: November 21 2005 at 19:10 |
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Gentle Tull
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Posted: November 21 2005 at 19:09 |
Where is FOCUS???
Or Gentle Giant?
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