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Topic: My personal blog page!Posted By: Ier
Subject: My personal blog page!
Date Posted: November 29 2015 at 17:48
Hello there! :)
Let me introduce myself in short: I'm Iris, I'm a reporter and album/concert reviewer for ISKC Rock Radio, Background Magazine, Progarchy and Proglodytes. I love music, especially progressive rock. You can read and listen to all my album reviews, concert reviews, interviews and personal blog here:
Thank you very much for checking it out! Feel free to contact/message me.
(yes, I know this is very cheesy, but I can't help it, lol)
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Replies: Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 29 2015 at 19:08
checking it out. Always on the prowl for interesting blogs and good reviewers...
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 29 2015 at 19:14
very nice. Any friend of Robert's is a friend of mine. Glad you enjoyed their show. Great band. Bookmarking your site.
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: November 30 2015 at 10:19
Thank you very very much Micky! :)
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 01 2015 at 16:55
my pleasure! I liked your reviews. You didn't make novels of them as some do, or deviations into our preverted mindsets as still others do and they told me what I wanted to know about them.
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 01 2015 at 17:27
Hahahaha! You're making me laugh Micky! Yes, some people write complete novels when it comes to reviews. Do you have a personal page too by the way?
Ps, I added 2 new concert reviews in the meantime:
------------- http://grendelhq.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - My personal page
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 01 2015 at 17:31
oh hell no. Too much work, my wife does the reviewing for the both of us. We have the same mind 99% of the time.
She is the famous one of the two of us, I am known all throughout prog, at shows by bands as... Mr. Raff or Raff's husband. I sh*t you not.
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 10:31
Hahahaha! I see. Well, I will call you Micky then. ;)
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 17:01
Oh no.... the one place where I thought I could avoid you and still read and write about prog
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected]
Posted By: Pastmaster
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 18:57
Nice reviews, very easy to read.
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 05 2015 at 14:53
Thank you very very much Pastmaster!
And sorry Angelo... Looks like I'm going to bother you more often anyway.
------------- http://grendelhq.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - My personal page
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 05 2015 at 15:01
Ier wrote:
Hahahaha! I see. Well, I will call you Micky then. ;)
yeah.. my real given name is likely lost to time. I'm Mr. Raff (or my favorite.. ohh.. YOU are Raff's husband) to the bands, Micky to prog friends, sh*thead to the wife, and sir to friends at work.
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 06 2015 at 12:53
Hahahahaha! I will call you 'sir' then.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 06 2015 at 16:20
did I forget to take a breath mint or something... or are you a Camel or ..gasp...a SWilson fan
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 07 2015 at 11:40
Irish!
------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: December 07 2015 at 12:00
micky wrote:
Ier wrote:
Hahahaha! I see. Well, I will call you Micky then. ;)
yeah.. my real given name is likely lost to time. I'm Mr. Raff (or my favorite.. ohh.. YOU are Raff's husband) to the bands, Micky to prog friends, sh*thead to the wife, and sir to friends at work.
lol
Ier wrote:
Thank you very very much Pastmaster!
And sorry Angelo... Looks like I'm going to bother you more often anyway.
Fine by me. But don't expect me to accept being referred to as "Iris' cameraman"
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected]
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 09:16
LOL Angelo!
Well, I found out that I'm starting to love taking pictures, so you're fine.
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Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 09:24
Slartibartfast wrote:
Irish!
Spot on, Slarti . "Ier" is Dutch for "Irishman".
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 15:33
Yep, that's absolutely true, Someone_Else ;)
By the way, I just posted my latest personal blog post where you can read my latest updates:
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Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 23:24
micky wrote:
Ier wrote:
Hahahaha! I see. Well, I will call you Micky then. ;)
yeah.. my real given name is likely lost to time. I'm Mr. Raff (or my favorite.. ohh.. YOU are Raff's husband) to the bands, Micky to prog friends, sh*thead to the wife, and sir to friends at work.
Iris, don't let Micky fool you Raff yes true she is a much respected reviewer by many however Micky is his very own person plus major contributor in his own right and maybe the strongest character, he seems always happy, very cheeky and says what he thinks with a touch of humour, no holds barred, what others too might think but do not dare share with others or speak out loud. Micky is insightful, great fun (yes, also ermm.. sometimes twisted point of view) but best of all, he does not have a stick up his huhaa
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 23:31
By the way guys and girls, Iris is the true and real deal of an uber prog chick !! She kills it playing bass guitar! :) This girl is very clever too, also has a quick wit sense of humour and she is very funny too
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: December 09 2015 at 11:18
Ier wrote:
LOL Angelo!
Well, I found out that I'm starting to love taking pictures, so you're fine.
Ha, fired before taking the job. That's a first...
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected]
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 09 2015 at 15:43
Kati wrote:
micky wrote:
Ier wrote:
Hahahaha! I see. Well, I will call you Micky then. ;)
yeah.. my real given name is likely lost to time. I'm Mr. Raff (or my favorite.. ohh.. YOU are Raff's husband) to the bands, Micky to prog friends, sh*thead to the wife, and sir to friends at work.
Iris, don't let Micky fool you Raff yes true she is a much respected reviewer by many however Micky is his very own person plus major contributor in his own right and maybe the strongest character, he seems always happy, very cheeky and says what he thinks with a touch of humour, no holds barred, what others too might think but do not dare share with others or speak out loud. Micky is insightful, great fun (yes, also ermm.. sometimes twisted point of view) but best of all, he does not have a stick up his huhaa
hah...
pfff... Iris.. don't let Sonja fool you. She just really wants the big Mick and is buttering him up with praise . Yeah he is hotter than hell, has a body to die for (and kill for) is a full blown real life tough guy in a internet world of cyber tough guy wannabes...but he really doesn't like prog, thinks SWilson and Camel fans have rocks in their ears, thinks Genesis is good for nothing other than a soporific agent thinks anyone who doesn't agree with him politically is a brainwashed igorant racist a****le and while he may not have a stick up HIS ass, he takes great pleasure in twisting the sticks up other people's asses.
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 10 2015 at 15:52
OMGoodness.... I haven't checked for a while and I see a lot of lovely comments from you guys!! Thank you all *grouphug*
And LOL LOL LOL Micky! I will shut up about Wilson, Camel and Genesis then.
------------- http://grendelhq.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - My personal page
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 11 2015 at 16:54
speaking of.. why am I still drinking a Diet Coke...
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 16 2015 at 08:33
LOL Micky! Bweeh, diet coke.
Anyway, I have some great news! A very special Christmas Edition of Purple Flower Progressive Hour with 4 interviews!
More information here: https://grendelhq.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/announcement-purple-flower-progressive-hour-christmas-special-interviews-with-theo-travis-hekz-aristocrats-and-iq/" rel="nofollow - https://grendelhq.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/announcement-purple-flower-progressive-hour-christmas-special-interviews-with-theo-travis-hekz-aristocrats-and-iq/
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Posted By: tamijo
Date Posted: December 16 2015 at 08:53
looking great, im following
------------- Prog is whatevey you want it to be. So dont diss other peoples prog, and they wont diss yours
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 16 2015 at 12:36
Thank you very much Tamijo!
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Posted By: TTD100423
Date Posted: December 17 2015 at 09:42
Hi Iris!
I'm not sure I'll be around on Sunday to hear the interviews, but I'll definitely catch it on Mixcloud.
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 17 2015 at 16:15
Thank you TTD! I will post the Mixcloud link on my blog as soon as it's up!
------------- http://grendelhq.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - My personal page
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: December 18 2015 at 21:00
micky wrote:
speaking of.. why am I still drinking a Diet Coke...
MICKY THIS IS FOR YOU!
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 19 2015 at 07:08
you rule Sonya.. and yeah.. I guess I do as well. No sh*t on that video.. I hadn't seen or heard that before.
Diet Coke? yeah perhaps..it beats water. I mean man can not live and work his way through life completely inebriated all the time
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 08:49
For the people who missed the Christmas Special yesterday, you can listen to it here:
------------- http://grendelhq.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - My personal page
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 13:27
great list!!! Loving seeing Dreadnaught on there! Only disappointment with that was the fact it wasn't longer.. what a killer group and a unique sounding one as far as those things go. Hard to do these days.
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 13:43
Thank you Micky! Yes, I was also a bit disappointed it was only an EP.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 13:44
perhaps they'll have a full one for us in 2016
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 13:46
Let's hope so!
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 13:47
damn... now I feel the need for some Dreadnaught next up in the player
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 14:19
Cool! Just played them today!
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 15:15
Loved your list Iris, and decided today that I'm not going to do one. I can't - too much to choose from, and every day I tried would result in a different list.
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected]
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 15:37
It was very difficult for me as well Angelo. I also wanted to include William D Drake, Echolyn and a lot of other bands/artists.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 19:23
Ier wrote:
Cool! Just played them today!
which albums do you have from them?
My favorite would have to be Musica En Flagrante
and my favorite from that if you haven't heard it.
naturally I am a HUGE HUGE Asimov fan...
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 22 2015 at 08:18
Listening to your youtube link now, Micky! I only have a physical copy of Gettin' Tight With Dreadnaught.
------------- http://grendelhq.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - My personal page
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: December 22 2015 at 08:50
Ier wrote:
It was very difficult for me as well Angelo. I also wanted to include William D Drake, Echolyn and a lot of other bands/artists.
Working on my non-list right now. Will be online tomorrow ;-)
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected]
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 22 2015 at 16:11
Ier wrote:
Listening to your youtube link now, Micky! I only have a physical copy of Gettin' Tight With Dreadnaught.
well you do need to correct that..
and take your ears for a ride.. I remember the words of the west coast sage and uber musician John Hagelbarger when I asked him what he thought of them when we saw these guys...
it sounds like a country group discovered Yes... or Yes discovered country-western.. I'll be damned which way ..but f**k it man. This rules.
Get this album first. Enjoy the ride.
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 22 2015 at 17:20
Angelo wrote:
Ier wrote:
It was very difficult for me as well Angelo. I also wanted to include William D Drake, Echolyn and a lot of other bands/artists.
Working on my non-list right now. Will be online tomorrow ;-)
Will it include... Tim???
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 22 2015 at 17:21
micky wrote:
Ier wrote:
Listening to your youtube link now, Micky! I only have a physical copy of Gettin' Tight With Dreadnaught.
well you do need to correct that..
and take your ears for a ride.. I remember the words of the west coast sage and uber musician John Hagelbarger when I asked him what he thought of them when we saw these guys...
it sounds like a country group discovered Yes... or Yes discovered country-western.. I'll be damned which way ..but f**k it man. This rules.
Get this album first. Enjoy the ride.
Oooh, thankies thankies!!!
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 22 2015 at 17:22
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: December 22 2015 at 17:31
Ier wrote:
Will it include... Tim???
No. It will explain why it's a non-list, which is partly because I haven't heard everything there is to hear yet. Like you explained in yours as well ;-)
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected]
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: December 30 2015 at 17:58
Just uploaded 1 album review and 2 concert reviews on my website! Go check it out here:
For the people who are interested, at 3 PM EST (9 PM CET) you will hear my latest interview live on http://www.houseofprog.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.houseofprog.com , more information about the show here https://www.facebook.com/events/981384411920205/" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/events/981384411920205/
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Posted By: Prog Snob
Date Posted: January 10 2016 at 13:48
I just subscribed.
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: January 10 2016 at 16:28
Thank you very much!! Really appreciate it!
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 12:16
You can listen to my latest interview (with Electronic Music artist Remy) here:
My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 13:14
Maybe he was referring to his wife, Olav
Neh, he wouldn't, would he?
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected]
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 10:14
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: January 19 2016 at 15:13
My latest album review (Bruce Soord's solo album) is now on the website! Go check it out!
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: January 29 2016 at 12:11
Here it is, my latest album review... Well, not actually my latest... I already wrote it a week before the official release date (22 January), but I waited until Background Magazine would publish it on their website... Still, a lot of people are curious about my review, and I couldn't wait any longer as well... So, here it is, my Steven Wilson review!
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: February 06 2016 at 13:40
The very first episode of Ed & Iris Discuss... Is now available! Go check it out! In this episode we discuss 'How to setup a Podcast'.
You will hear music from Marillion, Curved Air, Jade Warrior and Rick Wakeman. We also discuss several artists and bands like Dream Theater, Procol Harum, 3RDegree and more!
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: February 21 2016 at 15:09
My latest blog post which contains the following subjects: Riverside's guitarist deceased, Progpraat quits, upcoming interviews with Colin Edwin and Neil Mahony, gig/album reviews and more! Go check it out!
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: March 06 2016 at 13:54
My latest blog post! :D News about my computer problems, amazing interviews (Colin Edwin, Adrian Belew, LizZard and MAHONEY) and other 'wooptidoo' things... Go check it out!
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: March 19 2016 at 10:36
Always wanted to be a 'roving' reporter/interviewer and interview artists/bands backstage, but have no clue what to do to become one?
Here are some tips and tricks from your roving reporter Iris: https://grendelhq.wordpress.com/2016/03/19/how-to-be-a-good-roving-reporterinterviewer/" rel="nofollow - https://grendelhq.wordpress.com/2016/03/19/how-to-be-a-good-roving-reporterinterviewer/
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: March 21 2016 at 09:21
One of the most interesting interviews I ever had! I interviewed Neil Mahony (Mahoney, ex-Amplifier) a few weeks ago via Skype. His words: Controversial, honest and entertaining!
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: March 23 2016 at 11:39
The first Purple Flower Progressive Hour with NO interview at all! What? No interview? This is a 'music only' show, and there's some weird girl waffling in between the tracks too! Go listen to it here: https://grendelhq.wordpress.com/2016/03/23/purple-flower-progressive-hour-music-only-try-out-show/" rel="nofollow - https://grendelhq.wordpress.com/2016/03/23/purple-flower-progressive-hour-music-only-try-out-show/
You will hear music from O_R_k, Pat Travers Band, The Mute Gods, Steven Wilson, Edison's Children, MAHONEY, Fractal Mirror, Crescent Moon and 3RDegree! :D
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: March 24 2016 at 13:58
My latest album review (The Tea Club - Grappling) Go check it out!