Interactive Poll: Whats New Wit' Chu?
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Topic: Interactive Poll: Whats New Wit' Chu?
Posted By: TCat
Subject: Interactive Poll: Whats New Wit' Chu?
Date Posted: November 01 2021 at 14:42
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Now that we are finally coming out of the pandemic and the resulting lock downs, it's time to reflect on what we discovered music-wise over all of the extra alone time many of us had. So, here is a poll dedicated to that topic. So, if you want to participate, find some songs (preferably three) from artists that you have discovered for yourself or that you have gained a new respect for while COVID was busy destroying our social lives. To help make it easier, these discoveries have to be some that you have made during 2020 until now. These do not have to be new artists, necessarily, but they do have to be new to you. For example, many people know who Frank Zappa is, but not many people have a real appreciation of him because they haven't really explored his music very deeply. But if you spent time during the pandemic to gain a insight and a new respect for him, then his music would qualify for one of your choices. This time around, artists that are in the Archives are eligible, but let's keep it down to only one of your three choices. The other two have to be from outside of the Archives. During the first week of this poll, listen to the submissions that others have posted and if you want to make comments, then you are free to do so, but you are not obligated to do so. By Friday November 5th, decide which one of the submissions you posted will be the one you want everyone to vote on and let us know in the thread. Then, once these nominations are all submitted, you will be able to vote on your favorite three from the nominations others have posted (We typically do not vote on our own submissions). Do NOT vote before the nominations are all in, hopefully by Monday November 8th. After that, you can decide which three songs are your favorites from the songs that were nominated. Hopefully that is all fairly clear, but if it's not, feel free to ask. Here are my three submissions. 1. For years, I have known about Tom Waits, but have never really paid much attention to him because I felt his voice was a bit too course for my own liking. But I ran across a used vinyl copy of the album Blue Valentine for a really great price, so I picked it up. Now I have a desire to hear a lot more from him. The song I picked from that album is the title track. I think it really demonstrates that he is not always such a rough singer, but that he really has a voice that conveys emotion much better than I could ever have imagined. Tom Waits - "Blue Valentine" _____________________________ 2. Since I am a vinyl collector, I am always interested in what other collectors are finding out there. I started watching videos from collectors in the vinyl community during the pandemic. Here is a new artist that I ran across from watching these videos that I absolutely love. Bonny Light Horseman - "Bonny Light Horseman" _______________________________ 3. This next selection is one that was suggested to be added to the Archives. It was first suggested to the progressive metal team, but we decided to move it to the heavy prog team. This is one of my favorite new artists from 2021 and the entire album is excellent. Beautiful Bedlam - "Black World" ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow">  |
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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: November 01 2021 at 15:32
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Discovered...but that doesn't mean I fell in love with any of it. Just sayin'. Nuclear Bird - Tyrannical Megalomaniac Organ Explosion - Sneeky Bijelo Dugme - Tako ti je mala moja kad ljubi bosanac ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 01 2021 at 16:47
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Excellent idea, Mike. And love what you did with the poll board! I do have a question, one of the artists who comes to mind for me has a solo outing and it's quite different from what, in a group setting, and that IS in PA, in this case (Tech/Extreme Prog Metal, I know what you're thinking, Nickie? Tech/Extreme Prog Metal?). But no, this is more aligned with what you might expect from me. My burning question is, since the artist isn't in PA as a solo artist, would this take up my 1 PA choice or not? ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: November 01 2021 at 18:26
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^I would say that it would not be your PA choice. The solo artist isn't listed in PA, so it doesn't count as your PA choice. ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 01 2021 at 18:48
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
TCat wrote:Posted By: tigerfeet
Date Posted: November 01 2021 at 21:22
Yes, he's pretty incredible, and the funny thing is a lot of us have heard his stuff but never really knew it. He has had a lot of his songs used in many movies. ------------- I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you. Robin Williams. |
Posted By: I prophesy disaster
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 02:46
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This poll arrived at just the right time. I discovered this artist just a few days ago while looking at Bandcamp for albums tagged "experimental". Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band - A Wizard of the Wind Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band - Nightmare Forever This artist from United States is on this site at http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=11703" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=11703 under Eclectic Prog. The album "Nightmare Forever" ( http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=72174" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=72174 ) was released in 2019. The whole album is great, making the choice of tracks somewhat difficult. I think "A Wizard of the Wind" is the highlight of the album, but the second choice was quite difficult due to the eclectic nature of the album. However, I chose "Nightmare Forever" due to its contrast with "A Wizard of the Wind". I think this album would appeal to those who enjoy the music of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The album is on Bandcamp at https://nolanpotter.bandcamp.com/album/nightmare-forever" rel="nofollow - https://nolanpotter.bandcamp.com/album/nightmare-forever As a bonus, here is another rather different track from the album: Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band - Pity in the City ------------- No, I know how to behave in the restaurant now, I don't tear at the meat with my hands. If I've become a man of the world somehow, that's not necessarily to say I'm a worldly man. |
Posted By: I prophesy disaster
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 02:58
This rule doesn't make sense because ultimately only one track will be selected for the vote, and it makes no difference whether or not the discarded tracks are in the Archives. And because it conflicts with my own reason for posting my tracks, I have chosen to ignore this rule. It was either all three tracks from the one artist that is in the Archives, or it was just one track from that artist. I chose the former to give the listeners a better understanding of what this album is like. ------------- No, I know how to behave in the restaurant now, I don't tear at the meat with my hands. If I've become a man of the world somehow, that's not necessarily to say I'm a worldly man. |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 04:06
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^ Well, that's a pity. For me, it is not about the "contest" between the final nominations but about the sharing of music others might like too. We're all prog lovers, so when we share something non-prog others may not know, there is a chance they will like it too. When you share three tracks from the same artist/album, I will only discover one artist. I prefer to discover three artists that are new to me, so for me this rule makes perfect sense... Thanks to these IA poll I discovered many artists (mostly non-prog): Richard Shindell, Faun Fables, The Comet is Coming, Julia Holter, Salaryman, Radian, Claudio Rocchi, Bucium... and many others. They could qualify as "pandemic-discoveries", but they "belong" to others. Some of the other music I discovered in this period has already been presented here, so I will try to come up with something new... ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: I prophesy disaster
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 04:43
But with the rule in place, you were only ever going to get one artist from me quite simply because there were no other artists not in the Archives that I discovered during the pandemic. By me ignoring the rule, you get three tracks from the artist I did discover instead of just one. ------------- No, I know how to behave in the restaurant now, I don't tear at the meat with my hands. If I've become a man of the world somehow, that's not necessarily to say I'm a worldly man. |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 05:10
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But you're missing this very important (Rule?). or that you have gained a new respect for while COVID was busy destroying our social lives.
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Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 05:15
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This is a nice topic but turns out to be surprisingly difficult as quite a big number of what I have discovered in this period comes from these Interactive Polls here! And I'm not going to post some of that again here. Then there's some prog discovered here on the site, I may post one of those later but am not sure as some were also recommended by people who play here. Let's see whether without those I'm left with more than cool electronic music, which apparently fits my profile here. Ah, this one is also "women in music"! The Angel - What Would You Do (from KiDulthood soundtrack) |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 07:45
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Two consecutive summers without one single open air music festival. Absolutely unthinkable for me! So I started studying the line-ups from earlier years and watching live footage on YouTube instead. This is one of many artists that I have discovered during that period (UK-Glastonbury 2019): Shabaka Hutchings, born in London and raised in Barbados, Hutchings is an award-winning multi-reed player who can alternate between saxophone and clarinet. Though he started out gigging with calypso bands he’s now regarded as the doyen of the UK’s contemporary jazz scene and currently leads three different bands, each of which can lay claim to shaping the future of jazz: an octet called Shabaka & The Ancestors; a quartet, Sons of Kemet; and The Comet Is Coming, the latter a futuristic trio that blends electronics with jazz and a punk-like attitude. The Comet Is Coming:
Summon the Fire To be continued. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 08:12
this is harder than I thought  I'll try to post three songs later today, if not, tomorrow
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Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 08:15
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As said above, I've made many of my recent music discoveries thanks to these wonderful polls. But I also (re)discover quite some music thanks to my favourite https://www.fip.fr/" rel="nofollow - radio station . Every month they have a selection of albums they put forward, airing several - if not all - tracks from those albums. The most recent one that conquered my ears is an artist who just has his first album out. He's British, but based in Nashville, Tennessee. A kind of retro-proto-prog offering with krautrock and psych-folk touches. It's wonderful! Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection - My Protector: (alternative https://spencercullumscoincollection.bandcamp.com/track/my-protector" rel="nofollow - link ) You may remember the next artist, Rozi Plain. I heard her music for the fist time during the first lockdown with the track Inner Circle that I have presented (but not nominated) in an earlier poll. Here's an other track: Rozi Plain - Trouble: My third suggestion is a discovery from early this summer, on the same radio, with this track. It sounded good enough to explore the album it is from, Sleeping Through The War, as well as their latest album: Nothing As The Ideal. Both great albums. Here's the track that caught my attention: All Them Witches - Internet: (alternative https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uenNZR0OLMU" rel="nofollow - link ) ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 08:35
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Here I will actually have all 3 choices that are not, specifically, anyway, with the first selection, not in PA. Would they fit in a category here, however? Quite possibly. But on to the music. First I am offering up Jonathan Hultén, from Sweden. His previous band, Tribulation, is in PA. They are categorized as a Tech/Extreme Prog Metal band. But this is not that. This is this ("A Dance In The Road"): Next up is not a "song," but an instrumental, "Memoriam," by Canadian chamber folk band Musk Ox. and thirdly, from Russia (with love?), Theodore b*****d, with "Les." and @ Mike, your poll, your rules. I do listen to tons of progressive music, and much of it IS in here. However, I did decide to not use my option of one prog piece, as I felt these were all potentially kinda sorta prog, albeit subcategorized appropriately, they may, indeed end up in here after all. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 11:06
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Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 13:55
Typically, there are three different songs from three different artists, at least that is usually how we've done the poll in the past, and that is what I based the rules on, that only one of your artists is from the archives. I posted that rule on this particular poll without thinking that anyone would only post one artist. However, it was a possibility that I didn't consider, so, in your case, you posted one artist, but with several songs. If any participant decides they want to submit their entries that way, then I have no problem with it since it is only one artist. But I think since there is a time constraint on the participants here that try to listen to all of the entries, that this would consist of your three submissions that you are going to choose from. I hope that seems like a fair way to handle this. In other words, you can use your three songs that you posted under one artist if you are okay with those songs being all of your submissions for this poll. If you decide you want to post other artists (which would be outside of PA), then pick one of the songs from your artist as your official submission and post the other artists you want to. ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 14:00
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As far as the concern about posting artists that you discovered from someone else's submission in these polls, I have no problem with that, as long as you pick another song that you like that wasn't picked by the original person. It's nice to get some feedback on that anyway. What does everyone else think? ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 14:10
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I have no problem with that at all, Mike. I think it's fair, also your previous post re how many posts to enter. Typically, this has been primarily a non-prog poll, with leeway to do so granted by the poster. If it IS a prog poll, which we've done a couple or so times, then it goes into the Prog Polls section of PA. Also, sometimes people have decided to on their own to do less than three for whatever reasons, or because the pieces/songs are long, so that people can reasonably have time to listen before the voting starts. I personally have a lot of time and patience for the longer pieces, probably most prog listeners have patience, but not necessarily proper time to devote, especially those who work, have families, studies, etc that also need tending to. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 14:14
That The Comet Is Coming track is probably my favorite single track of the last few years. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 14:32
In principle, I don't have a problem with that either, but as I said earlier: artists suggested in these poll by others than myself "belong" a bit to those other members. I "dared" to go with an artist who I presented before.... which I did. Otherwise I would have posted a track from that Faun Fables album!  ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 14:48
I'm glad to hear you love Faun Fables and would have been happy to see them posted here again. ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 15:02
This is fine by me except I may want to avoid these anyway for reasons of personal stubbornness.
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 15:13
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 15:14
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Just for personal feedback: Top 5 albums bought by artists discovered in these polls: Les Anarchistes - La musica nelle strade! Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left Seckou Keita - 22 Strings Meta Meta - M M 3 Jambinai - Onda ...and many more.
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 15:38
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These are three, none in PA, I'm afraid, that I discovered or gained a real appreciation for during the pandemic thus far. All three I have mentioned in topics of mine (non interactive polls) not too long ago as I like to share music that is special to me. The Vanishing Twin track and album I discovered within the last few weeks. Bruno Pernadas - Spaceway 70 (2016) Vanishing Twin - Cryonic Suspension May Save Your Life (2019) Portishead - Elysium (1997) ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 17:25
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Roberto Vecchioni, an old-fashioned but very cultured Italian singer-songwriter (professor of Latin and Greek) and with a warm and romantic voice with a Milanese accent like mine, I have known him for many years but I have listened to his live album Camper a lot in recent years, and it is the only one of his albums I know well until now Do you know Italian melodic music? Romantic music, sung with "The heart in your hand", where you listen to the singer's emotions from his voice. We are at the opposite corner of prog: there are no big changes, everything is based on the melody and the moving singing. I think you will not like these songs very much, but if you listen to them in the dark with headphones in the evening, reading the lyrics, and let yourself be led not so much by the music but by the feeling they emanate, maybe you will have an experience of Italian music. 1) ROBERTO VECCHIONI FEAT. ENZO JANNACCI: Luci a San Siro (Lights at Saint Siro)* San Siro is a neighborhood of Milano Lyrics: They are right, they are right They told me, "Everything you do is old Talk about sex, prostitution They want this, if you haven't already understood it " And what could I tell them? "Well, I can't When I loved I loved inside her eyes Maybe even between his legs But I've always cried for his happiness" Lights at San Siro that evening What's strange, we've all been there Remember the game inside the fog? You hide, and if I find you I love you there But you're cheating, you're screaming That's not the case, it's too easy that way Find you, love you, play the game On the dead grass, with the cold here But time migrates, they put me in the middle I am no longer capable of saying a single No I see you and sometimes I would like to tell you "But what are these people around us doing?" They make my life, make your life So sooner or later it had to end there You laughed and maybe you had a flower I didn't understand you, you never understood me (ENZO JANNACCI: Write, Vecchioni, write songs The more you write, the better you are to get money So much so that it matters to those who listen to them If she has been with you or not, and who she is Get paid, stand up for it The more you lower your head the more they say yes And if your hands are dirty, what does it matter Keep them closed, no one will see them) My Milan, take me away, it's so cold I suck and can't take it anymore Let's make a change, go ahead and take yourself That little bit of money, that little bit of fame But give me my Seicento* back [a little car]* My twenties and a girl you know (JANNACCI: Milan, sorry, I was joking Lights at San Siro will no longer turn on) 2) ROBERTO VECCHIONI: Vorrei (I would) You are beautiful even if you don't laugh You can almost always fall on your feet I don't have a jacket and a knife But on the wall your smile is beautiful I would See you again for every night Which I looked at Your photo in a vase of apples I've never loved you so much See, it almost suits you Have I ever written you love letters When were you awake waiting? yes, I know I know that you came back later But inside here I keep seeing you leave ... I would Tearing apart the memory of a train Your trains And that man you see and tremble ... I would Kill him to get you back On the stairs With the desire to start over You're right maybe I'm alone I bought the sky but I don't fly I am as small as a child You can hold it all in one hand I would See you again to make love Don't dream When the dream begins to end I would Make the switch with you to find out Who are you And realize that we are the same And I'd like to count your hair Until the last without making mistakes And at the end Say that they are beautiful And confuse them and start over ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 02 2021 at 19:01
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The Medieval Baebes have been in at least one of these polls, but actually I discovered them about a year ago independently of the polls or even PA. We Three Kings. |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 11:54
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From the world of prog, I discovered the great mix of electronics and post rock sensibility that Battlestations developed on their recent albums. Silencer |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 15:15
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Just a peep to say I still exist. I hope I will be able to participate again soon, but at the moment I am busy with work and the music production I can manage to do in my spare time.
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 16:34
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Ok, I decided to introduce an act from my own country, this time around. Since the track is a full eight minutes, I will leave it at that. In 2015, Raphael Loher and Urs Müller from Lucerne, Switzerland and Nicolas Stocker from Zurich formed the trio KALI. As a working band they started creating their very own mixture of modern classic, alternative rock and improvised music. From minimalistic intermezzos to surprisingly accessible, powerful compositions, KALI pushes the boundaries of dynamics and stylistic range without ever losing their own unique sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnRDs6lXRTw&t=238s I will have to post the link down below, once again it doesn't work for me . .
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 16:38
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnRDs6lXRTw&t=238s" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnRDs6lXRTw&t=238s KALI: Dry Soul (2021)
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 16:43
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First thoughts on the first half of page 1. Mike: Tom
Waits “Blue Valentine” I have many
friends who are huge fans of Waits’ work.
His voice is truly remarkably suited to his material. This one I do know, but it is a really
perfect song, where every part matches up to the whole story. The spare instrumentation, the despondent vocal,
and of course, the lyrics. There is also
a feel of another era to it and a sense that you are hearing the person’s
thoughts as he sinks farther into his sadness.
Bonny Light
Horseman “Bonny Light Horseman” I can
tell from the get-go that I’m going to like this one. Slow paced, alt country/folk sound with a
wistful female vocalist. This is a
cautionary traditional song, done in a different way here than the Planxty
version I am familiar with.
Beautiful Bedlam “Black World”
Love the band name. 😊
This has a feeling of darkness and
skewed perception, evinced by the slightly “off” sounds, a descent into
madness, or perhaps just deep depression.
There are heavy, crunchy guitars, bass and drums during the
choruses. Lots of angst here. I like Bonny Light Horseman here, the best,
probably not a surprise. But I am not
averse to the Bedlam boys and they may grow on me. Also noticed a coincidence in that Bonny is
next to Bedlam here, lyrics to Tom O’Bedlam include the line in of the chorus
of “Bedlam boys are bonny.” JD: Nuclear Bird “Tyrannical Megalomaniac” Rooted in a 70’s sound, this is a keyboard driven piece, sounds like it might be the intro to a concept piece. There is a nice organ jam in about the center. Organ Explosion “Sneeky” Kind of a live jazz/blues jam piece, with lots of organ, as promised. The trio has a good sound, with some organ swirls from time to time. Organ solo commences about a ¼ in. Changeup a bit, after the solo, and away they go again. BijeloDugme “Tako ti je mala moja kad ljubi Bosanac” This one is actually from the 70s, looks like a tv set, with a strange floating instruments appearing on the set. Sets a pretty good pace, fun to watch, wish I knew what they were singing about. I like your first selection best, this time they were all new to me. I prophesy disaster: 3 from Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band “A Wizard of the Wind” Starts off with a light and airy feel. The cover is very neo-paganistic. They really have captured their own sound, at least with this, very hard to make a comparison, for description’s sake. The guitars add meat to all of the flutes and soft vocals. Nice electric lead about halfway in, with some whirly keyboards. “Nightmare Forever” Here we start off in a much heavier, darker vein, with a driving beat. The production is still subdued, but things are much ominous than the first track. It indeed sounds like a battle is ensuing, tension builds throughout. Moments of pure bad acid trip, but in a good way. “Pity In The City” This starts with some lovely, ringing guitar, almost sounds like a 12-string? In a galloping gait. The wispy, airy vocals continue. Again, very subdued production, in it’s overall sound, which adds to the dreamscapes of the 3 pieces. Lysergia again, but in a happy, dreamy, querying sort of way. Overall assessment of the three, they are lighter in sound than most current acts, very delightful to hear. I think the 3rd is my favourite here, but I thoroughly enjoyed all three, for their unique flavour. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 16:45
I discovered them when Kavus Torabi toured with them. Charlie Cawood plays with them now. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 16:47
Great band ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 16:48
Musk Ox is very good ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 16:52
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@ Nogbad_The_Bad
Hi, I'm glad that you like my choice! Black Midi are great as well. This poll develops well, indeed. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 17:52
Videos etc deleted for space Kees, once again, I cannot access two of yours, the first and the third. For Spencer Cullum, I have cover art with the same name, it is 5:41 in length. For All Them Witches, looks like cover art, video states audio only, it is 9:51 in length. Same, or different? Thanks!  ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 18:32
That's all coincidence. I never realized that when I put those songs up on here. Very cool! Thanks for pointing that out because I love things like that. ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 19:02
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: mathman0806
Date Posted: November 03 2021 at 21:37
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I normally shop online for music, so the pandemic didn't change that but the amount of shopping increased. My Bandcamp usage increased. One of the frequent sources of music is Cuneiform Records and their $5 special they have each weekend through their shop on Bandcamp. One band (on PA) that I was introduced to was Boud Deun. A Virginia-based band formed in 1994, they released their last album, which I bought and this track is from ( https://cuneiformrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-stolen-bicycle" rel="nofollow - https://cuneiformrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-stolen-bicycle ), and played their last show in 1998. An instrumental quartet that could be described as part Mahavishnu Orchestra and part Dixie Dregs. Boud Deun - Waterford Also, toward middle of this year, I was thinking about live music. In anticipation to a possibly seeing live music, I was wondering whether there were any Richmond, Virginia-based bands, thinking a local band is more likely to produce a live show as not much comes through Richmond. (Side note: My first live show turned out to be Primus in Richmond, playing a twice-postponed show with Black Mountain opening. Great show!) Anyway, a local band found courtesy of a search was Spooky Cool. They just have one EP to their name, available on Bandcamp ( https://spookycool.bandcamp.com/album/every-thing-ever" rel="nofollow - https://spookycool.bandcamp.com/album/every-thing-ever ). Very spooky cool indeed. Spooky Cool - Black Wine Finally, just discovered these ladies from Tokyo. Their first full length album was released last week. Self-described as tribal psychedelic. I posted this previously to Greg's (Logan) post one YouTube track thread last week, but it bears repeating. This is a track from their full-length album ( https://kuunatic.bandcamp.com/album/gate-of-kl-na" rel="nofollow - https://kuunatic.bandcamp.com/album/gate-of-kl-na ), which tells stories from the imaginary planet Kuurandia, where they reside. KUUNATIC - Tītián Not on PA, but would not be surprised if they eventually make it. One of the best releases I've heard this year. |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 04 2021 at 04:09
Well Nickie, this is never going to work with us - I feel as if there's an ocean between us...  The lengths you indicate are correct, so it should be OK, but to be sure (and eventually for others too: Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection - My Protector: For All Them Witches you probably found
this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uenNZR0OLMU" rel="nofollow - yt-video , which
is perfect. If this - for some - is still not working: All Them Witches - Internet: ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 04 2021 at 07:27
LOL, thank you so much! It's some sort of licensing thing between countries, I believe. Looking forward very much to hearing both! ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 04 2021 at 11:30
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Here is my first take to the end of Page 1: Christian:
The Angel “What Would You Do?”
This is a percussive start-stop-repeat kind of pattern at first, with
whooms and spoken, effected vocal sounds.
Creates a lot of tension as it repeats, especially with the accompanying
imagery. Mila: The Comet Is Coming “Summon the Fire” Electronic beat, then saxophone hops along for the ride, drums join in, then keyboards. The saxophone makes the music much more “warm,” to me than perhaps another instrument would not. The intensity gradually increases, with a sort of organ underpinning for a bit, then back to the main melody. A brief foray into more of a discordant “noise” section, then back to the melody to an abrupt end. Kees: Spencer Cullum’s Coin Collection “My Protector” Sort of a folk/bluesy singer/songwriter piece. The vocalist is soft-spoken, sounds like a conversation he’s having in his mind, before the real conversation with the subject. Mournful guitars and sad piano notes, with soft drums. Sustained guitars wrongle out to the end. Interesting that he’s out of Nashville, I actually know of a few (much younger than me) prog fans there, who would likely enjoy this, too. Rozi Plain “Trouble” Another sense of folk here, combined with prog elements of synths and blips. Another sort of sing-songy vocal, but of a different sort than the previous. I enjoy the washy guitars and synths together. All Them Witches “Internet” I did listen to this once a while back, with the band name, just had to, plus they are from Nashville, where I lived for about 9 years. Here is sort of a heavy/stoner/psych band. Wry witticism, spoken type vocals again. Pounds along with a harmonica solo a little in and simple, yet affected lead. Moves back and forth between these phases for the most part. I found myself hearing Rozi again, in my mind’s ear, while I took a short break, but All Them Witches also has merit, as I enjoy the extension of the piece you presented, with it’s dark, heavy psych bent. Cristi: Guapa “Where Emperors Grow” Driving beat with a female lead singer, kind of a dark psychedelia here. Double lead guitars, sounds like, during the lead section? Keeps quite a pace throughout, sounds like they’d be interesting live also. Wear Your Wounds “Mercifully” Begins with very spare, mournful piano. Some depth is added with very subtle instrumentation and eventually, percussion, as the other instruments come more to the fore, then fade after a strong swell. This is very unhurried and absolutely gorgeous. Zopp “Before the Light” Now, this one I own, so won’t vote for it, it was one of my favourites from 2020. Progressive rock, plenty of keyboards, instrumental prowess and unexpected twists and turns. Of your other two, if you can’t tell, I really go for Wear Your Wounds. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 04 2021 at 19:38
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: November 04 2021 at 19:49
Here the link to the live album where you can find Luci a San Siro and Vorrei. Does it work? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQrdh_yJfLs&list=PLK0gW3GWcaFGeZRRajfvxz44Zh5lEoJGP" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQrdh_yJfLs&list=PLK0gW3GWcaFGeZRRajfvxz44Zh5lEoJGP ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 04 2021 at 20:05
Lorenzo, I am sorry it does not.  ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: tigerfeet
Date Posted: November 04 2021 at 20:42
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I found this first interesting band VIRTA early last year and recently suggested it for entry to these forums and they are now listed in the post-rock section. I loved the jazzy proggy feel of this band. The complex turn-arounds and play with timings and electronic effects, but also with a tribute for sure to the Herbies of the day. I enjoyed this track the most from their 2016 album, “On The Run” (sorry Floyd fans not a cover) The second group I discovered last year and wish I had found them earlier, they are a band from Texas called 2002 and hint at a new age style of music. Relaxing, pleasant and dreamy. They released a 2021 album in June this year. So, the track I chose form their latest album is “Sacred Mountain”. They have a really nice sound production. The third group I found are a young family bluegrass band who have been playing as a family apparently since 2017. They were originally called the Band of Kelleys but recently reformed to be called "Paper Dolls". I found this group as I was searching for progressive country music on youtube and was amazed to find the Band of Kelleys band doing a cover of Maggies Farm (Dylan). Anyhow, here is their very latest and brand new song just released last month, “Pray For Rain” by Paper Dolls
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Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 04:48
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Regarding Roberto Vecchioni, I found these alternatives, both from the same live album Camper. Hope these work on the other side of the pond: - Roberto Vecchioni - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhjskMtwSAg" rel="nofollow - Luci a Siro and - Roberto Vecchioni - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaxjTM334ZY" rel="nofollow - Vorrei ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 07:56
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 09:28
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Listening... *adding a good bunch of new discoveries to my list* Page 1: TCat: I had the same reservation, and partly still have, regarding Tom Waits, but it's true that he made some wonderful music and songs, putting a lot of soul in it. I knew this song already, but it is indeed beautiful. Didn't know Bonny Light Horseman, and this sounds very American; a kind of country-folk. Great voice, subtle playing. A subdued but very evocative song. Very nice! I'm less charmed by Beautiful Bedlam. Those hard-rocky interludes are more disturbing than adding something to the song, to my taste; it sounds a bit too artificial. Can understand why one likes this though. JD: Nuclear Bird's Tyrannical Megalomaniac doesn't sound that tyrannical. A nice hammond dominated track. I would look up and think "nice" if this was coming by on the radio, but listening to it more attentively, it lacks some pepper, originality and a really convincing voice. With Organ Explosion (now, what can we expect with such a name?) we have the hamond again, but I find this track much richer, musically speaking, with the great synth effects and a wonderful groove that are leading us through the different sections of the track. Great listen! Bijelo Dugme brings us a kind of sophisticated rock 'n roll, but it doesn't stand out for me... I prophesy disaster: Three tracks from the Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band that serve us some kind of jazz infused chamber rock with some orchestral influences. Quite dynamic and rich, with a great mix of acoustic and electric aspects. I really like all three tracks and will check out their album. If I really have to state a preference, it might be Pity in the City, but the other two make up for a great diversity. Lewian: The Angel deliver us an electro-beat track that is quite groovy, but remains a bit cold to me - not very captivating to my ears. Mila: The Comet Is Coming is for me too a "pandemic discovery" (thanks to Ian/Nogbad) and I like it very much (I immediately bought their three albums... and I presented an other track in one of these polls), so yes, this is great (but already known to me)! Snicolette: Jonathan Hultén delivers a folky/trad-like song with a very modern feeling despite a rather classical organ sound at some point. I like his singing, the melodies and the sonics of this track, quite enchanting. Musk Ox bring us a gently meandering chamber folk piece that sounds quite nice, but maybe a bit too gentle to me. What to expect from Theodor who calls himself "b*****d"? Well, he doesn't sound like one at all... A subdued tension, mixing acoustic guitars, floating vocals and atmospherics with a slow beat. Quite nice, but it doesn't top Jonathan Hultén for me. Cristi: Gaupa grows Emperors on a kind of heavy rock terrain (including a hard rock Björk!), with pulsating rhythms and some melodic interludes. If one's a fan of the genre, this is quite good, but I'm not that much a fan. Nice to hear though. Wear Your Wounds deliver a much more meditative track. This deserves a good listen because sonically it is very rich! Nice! Very atmospheric and too short! Curious to know what the album gives... I listend to Zopp's album when it was listed in the top of the Collaborator's list of 2020. It is a great track and great music, but at the same time it gives me the impression that I've heard this all before. A bit too retro, maybe, but very pleasant. ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 10:53
I enjoy the Wear Your Wounds song a lot, it's the first song, serves as an introduction for their 2019 album. The album ends with a song called Mercilessly which is basically the song Mercifully with added guitar riff and more drums. I didn't know what prog song to choose, I have listened to a lot of progressive metal in the last couple of years, but I know people dislike the genre, so Zopp did the trick.
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 12:00
My idea was to introduce an interesting artist rather than this particular band. Shabaka has another two bands, are you aware of them? Personally I'm rather into his jazzier stuff but I thought that The Comet Is Coming would more closely fit in here. |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 12:21
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Of Shabaka's other bands Sons Of Kemet a favorite, I'm going to get to see them twice this year. Shabaka & the Ancestors is very good but personal tastes dictate TCIC & SOK. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 12:29
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Another couple of modern jazz artists from the UK ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 12:29
Thank you so much for your thoughts and also for your help in locating those restricted videos. Yes, that Hultén was quite the surprise for me, esp considering his earlier work, which isn't a typical genre that I listen to. He also does all of the gorgeous artwork, so quite the talented person. Raphael Weinroth-Browne, the cellist with Musk Ox, also has a fine solo release, lots of looping and such. Theodor b*****d, more of a group name than an individual. I end up loving many Russian acts, it would seem. All are available to explore on Bandcamp as well. Also, a reminder to all, it's Bandcamp Friday today, 5 November, when all proceeds go direct to the artist. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 13:32
The Uk jazz scene is flying high atm. I'm following closely what's going on over there and am aware of both Nubya Garcia and Yazz Ahmed. The latter I was considering for this poll but then again another jazz piece seemed a bit too much to me. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 16:50
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Finishing Page Two first listens today, with Christian's additions: Christian: Mediaeval
Baebes “We Three Kings” You know I’ll
like this one, I’m a big fan of theirs.
However, I can honestly say that I’ve not heard their Christmas carol
recording. Sounds so much more like how
I think Christmas carols should sound, unlike those awful modern things from
the 20th century. I am pretty
sure everyone knows the tune, so will not elaborate on that, except to say that
this has such a lovely, ancient feeling to it, as it is arranged, and, of
course, beautifully sung. Battlestations “Silencer” This has a very nice, slow build to it,
gradually shifting sonically with percussive elements way to the back of the
mix. Cinematic feel for me to this, it
is very subtle and conveys a feeling of melancholy, yet not despair, as there
is a lightness to it as well. It
would be too easy for me to like Mediaeval Baebes the most, so going for the 3rd,
this time around.
Ian: black
midi “John L” Right in your face from the
get-go (and the video, modern sorta Busby Berkeley video, fun)! Driving sound with a spoken vocal over. Very satirical lyrics. Lotsa stop-starts and smacks over the head of
sound. Darrigourcq Hermia Ceccaldi “Kaiju Eats Cheeseburgers” Cello, drums and saxophone here, avant
jazz. Drops into a contemplative portion
after the initial cacophony (love what he does on the drum there, with the
whirly thing), creating lots of lovely tension.
Back to the fray after that, ending on plucked cello notes. Le Grand Sbam
“Teaser du Vaisseau Monde” Here is a Zappaesque start, thinking 200
Motels (“A Nun Suit Pained On Some Old Boxes”), with discordant female vocals,
keys, lots of arfs, vibes. I kinda like
the 1-minute- in high vocal duet, then it gets a bit circus. A bit absurdist in tone, fun to watch for
it’s quirkiness. Guess which one I like
best, Ian. ;D Greg: Bruno Pernadas “Spaceway 70” Has a nice, jazz feel at the start, bass, drums and flute. Light and airy vocals, very pleasant to hear. Horns come in and dance with the flutes. Really cool, tropical feel (even without the parrots). Nice squiggly synth embellishment about ½ way in. This is summer drive up the coast with the ragtop down, or make you feel warm in winter music. Vanishing Twin “Cryonic Suspension May Save Your Life” Here we have kind of a dark sound to begin. Stays a bit the same until almost 3 minutes in, but there are subtle changes building up to the change that happens there. Almost a feeling of a sort of march of strange beings to me in this. Another bit of a changeup and the music becomes a bit more pointed, then muted, dreamlike female vocal enters. Portishead “Elysium” I quite enjoyed their Dummy release, this one I’ve not heard. This continues with the sound that I found entrancing on Dummy, this piece is a bit “sharper,” in terms of her voice, it’s less dreamy, yet still in kind of a fog. Halfway through it drops to just guitar, then piano, a very sinister sound, which is kind of a signature of theirs that I enjoy. I think I will elect your first for my favourite choice, as it seems too easy for me to like a band I already like. Lorenzo: Two by Roberto Vecchioni Feat. Enzo Jannacci “Luci a San Siro (Lights at Saint Siro)” Thank you for the lyrics! I am going to listen to the live versions that Kees was able to locate. This is a very mournful sort of song to me, a reminiscence, delivered in a very emotive way. Joined by another vocalist, you then realize this is a conversation between two people, who are both reflecting upon their lives. Next is “Vorrei (I would)” This one is just Roberto singing, very spare instrumentation, at first just guitar, then piano. Full band treatment about a third in. As you said, to both, there is a very intimate feel to these, music for listening to late at night when all is quiet. Saxophone (or keys with a saxophone-type effect, it sounds like) adds another dimension. My favourite of the two is the second. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 17:49
Thank you very much, Kees! ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 17:56
Thanks a lot, Nickie, for your comments. The first song is a very narrative piece, the second got a band arrangement, a jazzy instrumental interlude with a sax solo: it is better developed under the musical aspect. I think I'll choose Vorrei. ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 18:09
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Always a pleasure to listen to your selections, Lorenzo. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 18:48
I hope you're not too serious about this... no way can I listen through all or even half the suggestions without a full weekend between poll start and nomination, and I'd very much like to do so and say at least a few words.
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 18:54
I've bought more modern jazz than prog the last couple of years. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 18:57
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: November 05 2021 at 19:30
Thanks Nickie. I will nominate Bruno Pernadas - "Spaceway 70". ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 03:10
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Nice to see Spaceway 70 nominated again on these polls  I didn't discover nearly as much music during this period, I found out that I needed to see live music to get excited about discovering new music. For me it was mostly rediscovering songs with a new perspective. Susanne Sundfør - Walls My PA choice, even if it's not Prog at all. The lyrics fitted almost perfectly with the situation. Fausto - Como Um Sonho Acordado I knew it but never really payed attention to it. I was strangely drawn in by the delirious dreams of the dying sailor. I'm curious to see what you'll so think of it so I'll make it my nomination. Bruno Pernadas - Theme Vision Here he is again! It was the first time in (what seemed) a long while I was excited about new music and it was the first concert I attended when it was again possible so it was definitely my soundtrack of 2021.
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 06:39
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^ My memory can be really terrible since a stroke. Thanks Samuel. I forgot that I nominated it in July 2020. I should have double-checked since I knew I had brought it up in a topic around then, but remembered it as being one of my music polls. In that case I will change my nomination to: Vanishing Twin - Cryonic Suspension May Save Your Life ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 06:41
are we nominating already? 
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 06:56
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While it says in the OP "By Friday November 5th, decide which one of the submissions you posted will be the one you want everyone to vote on and let us know in the thread", I expect if there was a hurry then we might have had reminders from Mike and most have not nominated yet. That said, I think he's busy dealing with other things right now. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 06:59
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Wow... So, the next poll will be about discoveries of discoveries? I almost doubled my list of new discoveries here. Great listen overall! Logan: I remember Bruno Pernadas coming by in an other thread with this track. It is a very pleasant listen again, jazzy and groovy. I already knew that Portishead track (and the album it is from) and I'm less charmed by it than by some of their other work (especially their first album). Vanishing Twin are new to me and this one sounds really good to me. Not sure how to qualify it but it does make me want to explore more of them. Great cover art too! It would be my choice since I already knew the Pernadas track. jamesbaldwin: Two live songs by Roberto Vecchioni. Luci a San Siro starts off as a piano-voice song before other instruments gently join in. I'm not fond of the sound of the electric piano, but his voice is beautiful and the singing greatly conveys the heartfelt emotion of the song. I prefer the romantic rock ballad Vorrei, though, maybe also because of the richer instrumentation, and - again - his singing is really great, convincing. Musically it is maybe not very original, but it is very captivating. This is also what music is about. Lewian: Medieval Baebes sound, indeed, very medieval... Troubadour like music, vocal harmonies, very gentle. It is nice to hear, but somehow it doesn't really touch me. I'm much more captivated by the Battlestations track (you're probably not surprised, here). Didn't know them and this is something I thus have to explore. Might be a bit too much on the ambient side if a whole album is like this, but it sounds great and intriguing; it deserves a good sound system! Mila: The KALI Trio... Well, upon the first sounds I'm immediately drawn in. Suspense, tension building up... very cinematic. I like this. Guitar, piano and drums dress up a wonderful captivating soundscape. This will find it's way into my collection! Mathman: Boud Deun present us a kind of chamber rock, playing a lot on the dissonants, especially with the violin/cello. It is quite RIO sounding, but it does not entirely convince me. With Spooky Cool we enter in the heavy guitar based department but it is very original sounding. I like this strumming sound they produce with some synthy effects, vocal harmonies - very nice singing! - and a solid rhythm. Great track! And a new band to follow. Kuunatic have indeed something tribal and a psych folk tinge. Sounds nice (great bass, too), cool, but I'm going with Spooky Cool, definitely! Tigerfeet: Yes, the things you describe about VIRTA are the things I like too. Not often that we find a trumpet played in rock music. I love how this band sounds, with just the three of them and the effects they use (electric trumpet!). Great track, and nice to see them at work! 2002 are indeed much more relaxing sounding. A nice sounding trip, but I might like it a bit more adventurous... With the Paper Dolls we hear another great sound production, music wise this sounds much more conventional. Nice playing overall, but here too some adventure is missing. I'd go with VIRTA, without hesitation. Meltdowner: I've heard some music of Susanne Sundfør before and quite like here voice. Not sure if I heard this track though, a nice piano-voice song. Not as original as some of her other work though, imo. I'm more convinced by Fausto's song. Beautiful melodies and singing and instrumentation; this creates a great atmospheric song. Bruno Pernadas with a slightly Beatlesque song adding his personal electronic touches to it. Nice, but not as convincing as Spaceway 70. Fausto is my preferred one here. ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 07:05
oh yeah, my bad, I re-read the original post. Sorry about that. I will choose a song in a little bit.
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 09:03
| I nominate Gaupa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=343XuGF67KY" rel="nofollow - Where Emperors Grow |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 11:07
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I think I am going to go with Jonathan Hultén's "A Dance in the Road," as he was such a surprise to me. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 13:12
I was serious when I wrote this, but not so serious now. I've run into some issues in my regular life that has made it so I haven't been on the site much this week (and yes it's more than just a flea infiltration, that's just the tip of the iceberg right now). So, I'm all for holding off until Monday or Tuesday of next week to have all final nominations in.
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 13:19
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Hope things get better quick, Mike! Thanks for the extension, I'm sure most will be happy to hold off a couple of days to decide. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 14:26
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My nomination: Roberto Vecchioni: Vorrei http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaxjTM334ZY" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaxjTM334ZY ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 15:12
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Nuclear Bird - Tyrannical Megalomaniac & Organ Explosion - Sneeky were new discoveries from the last year. Anytime a band features a keyboard on an album cover I gotta check them out. Unfortunately the Nuclear Bird album left me a little wanting for something more original. As for Organ Explosion many of the 'organ trio bands' I listen to sound somewhat the same due to the instrumentation, however, composition and performance are what separate the men from the boys in this genre and Organ Explosion does not disappoint. A very strong contender to be sure. But I think I'll nominate Bijelo Dugme - Tako ti je mala moja kad ljubi bosanac for some top notch 70's Yugoslavian Prog/Classic Rock sound. It takes me back to my early Deep Purple days. This was a bit of a rediscovery for me. Back in the early/mid 90's, a guy I worked with gave me a cassette with some Bijelo Dugme tracks on it. I was never able to find any of their albums. In time I transferred the cassette to CDR but had no names for any of the songs. I have no idea where he got them from and no longer worked with him. Eventually the internet lead me to their music. I was finally able to find out what songs I really liked and this was definitely one of the first I remember hearing that I liked a lot.
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 19:27
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Some of you are already familiar with The Comet Is Coming but they are still my first choice. I wish to introduce a unique artist which Shabaka Hutchings definitely is. He has currently three bands so those among you who might not know him yet will have much to discover, last but not least also because he started his musical career at the side of avant-garde jazz legend Sun Ra among others. So I will nominate: The Comet Is Coming - Summon The Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G55GspnNkBo" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G55GspnNkBo |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 06 2021 at 19:42
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First thoughts, Page 3 and up to Samuel's on Page 4, plus two Ian additions. Ian: Yazz Ahmed “Jamil Jamal“ This has a modern Middle Eastern feel to me,
with dumbeks providing the percussive elements, mixed with jazz when the horns
come in. Electric keys and bass round
out the sound, and the piece becomes more certainly jazz as regular drums are
added. Saxophone swirls around flirting
with Middle Eastern again. Then back to
assuredly jazz. Nubya Garcia “Pace” What I think of as cool jazz here, standup
bass, saxophone featured, drums and keys round out the band. All excellent choices, as I have come to
expect, Ian. In case you hadn’t guessed,
my favourite, still, is Darrigourcq Hermia Ceccaldi, with Yazz Ahmed a close
second. George:
Boud Deun “Waterford” This begins
with some dissonance, and then jumps right into some more, and more raucous
dissonance. Violin and regular full
band, going through some pretty technical shifts and turns. Drops to just guitar and violin, then back
again, full force, ending abruptly. Spooky
Cool “Black Wine” Here is a heavy sort
of band, crunch, crunch, crunch, yet not overly simple. Kind of psych-y as well, by turns. Harmonizing on vocals throughout. They go through several changeups on this song,
ends in sustained feedback. KUUNATIC “Tītián”
Synths, making a sort of horn sound, almost. The vocals are echoed and dreamy, very
psychedelic feel here, these people have a certainty of what they are doing, that
the previous band hasn’t quite hit on yet (at least for me). A bit of whimsy, and even a little bit of a
blues feel during the organ part just under 3 mins in. Infectious. Definitely like this the best of
the three. tigerfeet: VIRTA “On the Run” Like the metal things on the drum head there. Really compelling soundscape, keys repeating, drums and guitar, then lovely trumpet and soft non-word vocals. Goes into a heavy part for a bit, then back again to the initial flowiness. This is very intriguing! 😊 Jam portion with all of them wailing away. 2002 “Sacred Mountain” Now here is something completely different from the first one. Very orchestral and soundtrack-like music, from the start. Melt music for me. Just lovely, flutes and violins repeating the melody. Choral vocals, in a washy mix, soft percussive elements, enchanting musically. I looked them up, they even have a harpist. Another plus. 😊 Paper Dolls “Pray For Rain” And very diversely again, here is a bluegrass band. Very nice, not so much twang that I find it hard to listen to. Excellent musicianship, I see they are from Nashville. Well produced, could also be a singer/songwriter sort of song, if one wanted to pull it out of the country market. All excellent listening for me, if I have to choose a favourite, though, have to go with the 2002 track as my very favourite. Samuel: Nice to see you back! Susanne Sundfør “Walls” Pretty piano and a folky, singer/songwriter type of female vocalist. Introspective lyrics, everyone who’s been through periods of isolation can relate to a song like this (and we’ve all been through isolation in one way or another, especially lately, as you’ve indicated, as well). Beautiful, emotive voice and fine musicianship. Also, the production is very crisp and clear. Fausto “Como Um Sonho Acordado” This has a very dark sound to it, also, very beautiful, with strings and lush production. I can relate to the lyrics, having almost drowned twice (!) in my life. Strange things go through your mind. Sonically, it captures also the feeling of being wave-tossed, in the dark. The pace picks up a bit, as the feeling of desperation grows and horns join in, to dramatic affect. Well done. Bruno Pernadas “Theme Vision” This has a 60’s pop sound to me, except a bit ominous with the masks (which are not musical, for that matter). Makes me think of David Lynch films/tv, so overtly light and airy, but underneath, watch out. Bits of Beach Boys meet Beatles (of the Yellow Submarine era). Goes off into a bad acid trip, which ends up again in PopLand. I actually like this 3rd one the best, even though it contends with Fausto a bit. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 07 2021 at 06:32
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TCat: Beautiful Bedlam is my winner of yours. Some friends of mine are big Tim Waits fans; I like him when he puts more effort into the music and it is less about the lyrics and the voice. JD: I have most fun with the Organ Explosion. I prophesy disaster: Great getting to know Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, and though against the rules I like that you posted three, in fact I like number 2 and 3 quite a bit more than no. 1. Mila: I also have heard The Comet Is Coming for the first time during the pandemic. Not bad, but it didn't quite click with me. Love the modern art video though. suitkees: It was quite a journey listening to yours. Both the SCCC and Rozi Plain track are multilayered and hold some mystery, and I should really listen to them more than once. In the beginning I thought that Internet is much more one-dimensional, but then it evolved into quite a trip and a delight for a Talk Talk fan, so that ultimately I've got to say I even liked this most, but all three are great. Nicky: Tech/Extreme Prog Metal, eh? Indeed the Jonathan Huten is quite extremely far away from that. But they do that in the far north, don't they? Heavy but also fragile and subtle. I love this. In fact it has the highest magic coefficient of yours. The other two are good and their style appeals to me, but I'm not quite as spellbound by them. Cristi: Also of yours I favour the one that is maybe furthest away from much of my taste. I do love heavy when it avoids cliches and comes with a great voice, and that's the case with Gaupa. Wear Your Wounds doesn't do that much to me. The Zopp I discovered myself during the lockdown and I like it a lot, still if there's enough other choice I won't vote for what I know already. Ian: I also came across black midi a few months ago. Not sure what to make of them, great stuff but at times their music comes over as a bit too "unfriendly" on purpose for me. I think I favour the Darrifourq... of you first three, great dynamic and electricity there. Le Grand Sbam may require some more listens, fascinating ideas there, but not every single one appeals to me at first sight. Logan: I know Portishead too well, they're very good but chances are they won't attract my vote. I think I also have heard the Bruno Pernadas one, but wasn't aware of the name. Very nice track that makes me smile, but the Vanishing Twin is really my kind of stuff and I didn't know it already, so that's my choice from yours. Lorenzo: Hmm, this time you have chosen something too lyrics-driven for me. I prefer the second one by some distance. Listening time for today is pretty much used now... but I still comment on Mathman: Three fascinating choices there. The first one left less of an impression than the other two. I like the sound and approach of Spooky Cool, although they may still mature a bit, and Kuunatic are the clear winners, I love this. |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 07 2021 at 07:10
I'm afraid their following albums (including the one that I five-starred, Splinters Vol. I, which I won't present here as it's only one track north of 40 minutes) are even more ambient. The band started off quite earthly at some point but now they have ended up well in outer space. Anyway, seems I should nominate this one unless some other opinions fly in my direction soon). Thanks also Nicky for comments, joy to read!
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 07 2021 at 07:20
Always glad to read yours, too, Christian! Am especially pleased that you enjoyed Hultén, as he was truly a high-point find of the year for me. Spell bound is precisely the right choice of words to describe how I, too, find this entire release. I've actually enjoyed some of the Northern metally music I've heard, as indeed, they include some delicacy, perhaps why I've always been a King Crimson fan, and more lately Riverside, for instance. When it's only constant hitting me over the head with crashing, thrashing, loud, I tune out after a while. But I do enjoy the sonic interplay of changing dynamics. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: I prophesy disaster
Date Posted: November 07 2021 at 13:21
Thank you for your comments. I highly recommend listening to the entire album, especially its proper track sequence as there is a flow from one track to the next. If you do listen to the entire album, please let me know what you think. I'm surprised that of the three tracks posted, none of you chose the first track as your preferred track. ------------- No, I know how to behave in the restaurant now, I don't tear at the meat with my hands. If I've become a man of the world somehow, that's not necessarily to say I'm a worldly man. |
Posted By: tigerfeet
Date Posted: November 07 2021 at 16:59
Thanks for the comments suitkees VIRTA are intense but the level of expertise is off the charts. They gave a new found love of non-mainstream jazz so i am really considering them as final nom. ------------- I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you. Robin Williams. |
Posted By: tigerfeet
Date Posted: November 07 2021 at 17:05
Thanks Nikkie for all the comments and thoughts/feelings. I can't believe I didn't hear about 2002 since they have so many great albums and I would have thought they would have popped up along the way. Plus I was way into new age back in the early days. And yes, the Harp is always wonderful/beautiful to hear - now trying to make a decision, maybe later today. ------------- I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you. Robin Williams. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: November 07 2021 at 17:13
I was glad to have found another act to delve deeper into, I do like a lot of stuff that gets classified as new age, especially when there are world influences. All three of yours were very different from one another, all enjoyable to me. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: mathman0806
Date Posted: November 07 2021 at 18:02
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So much interesting selections. I have only had a chance to skim through the suggestions and comments, and not been able to give a proper listen. Only a couple of tracks that I know beforehand, The Comet Is Coming and All Them Witches, and have albums from both. My own nomination will be KUUNATIC - Tītián. |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 04:16
| I had little time this weekend and went through the songs only briefly. I'm not sure whether I'll manage to listen to the songs properly during the workweek. Therefore it seems appropriate to withdraw from the current edition. I'm really sorry! I would like to thank you all for your comments and hope to be able to fully participate next time. |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 10:10
If you find you have time, you are always more than welcome to participate, even if you don't get a chance to hear anything other than the final nominations or you don't have a chance to comment. If not, then you are always welcome to participate next time, of course. Hope you have an excellent week! ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 10:37
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My nomination is: Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection - My Protector ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 13:26
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As you may have noticed, I've started adding final nominations to the voting list above. If possible, I would like to have all of the nominations on the list by tomorrow (Tuesday) night so that voting can open around Wednesday or Thursday at the latest. Is this okay with everyone? Also, if I missed any nominations, I apologize. Forgive me for my mistake because it wasn't intentional. Just give me a little nudge and I'll put it on the list. Plus, don't stress out if you haven't got your nomination named yet, there's still time. ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 13:57
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I'll try to avoid music I already know and stuff already nominated. So I'll nominate:- VIRTA - On The Run If that's already taken I'll go with Battlestations - Silencer ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 15:54
That's not quite how the game works. I nominate the Battlestations - Silencer, and you can later vote for it after all the nominations are in. But you're asked to nominate one of yours for a place in the final poll. (I could of course nominate one of yours if you insist on the Battlestations.
 I'd probably choose Jamil Jamal.) |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 16:03
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Haha I'm clearly confused. I'll nominate Sbam. I enjoyed Battlestations, Vanishing Twins, Guapa. The Comet Is Coming is my favorite of the last few years. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 16:09
Once all the nominations are in the poll, we listen /relisten to them all and vote for our three favorites. |
Posted By: tigerfeet
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 19:33
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I really had trouble with making a decision as I love all 3 tracks so much but I think I will nominate Paper Dolls "Pray For Rain"
I cant wait to re-listen to all the nominations over the next few days ------------- I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you. Robin Williams. |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: November 09 2021 at 03:15
Thanks Mike, that's very kind of you! Due to work I can take time for my hobbies only on weekends. Unfortunately this time that was not possible. I like the idea of these interactive polls very much and I too would like to contribute to the discussion on the music. I don't know when the next poll is scheduled. If it is next week I should be able to write a comment by the end of the week.
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Posted By: I prophesy disaster
Date Posted: November 09 2021 at 03:31
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I nominate: Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band - "A Wizard of the Wind"
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Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: November 09 2021 at 03:33
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