Latest band additions to PA
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Topic: Latest band additions to PA
Posted By: avestin
Subject: Latest band additions to PA
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 10:59
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Hello to all PA members,
I realised that not all members are aware of the less talked about and more obscure bands being added to PA. Now, even though you can all see this here: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_PROGARCHIVES.asp I was thinking that I would establish a thread which I will regularly update with each new band addition to PA. If you think this is not necessary, please tell me so, and I'll get this thread closed. My plan is to post here the name of the newly added band and the link to its PA page and if I have some remarks about it or a recommendation I shall add it as well. You are all WELCOME to post your thoughts on those bands mentioned, but please, if you personally think this band is bad or not fit for PA, do it in a nice, polite and thoughful manner and not by shamelessly attacking that band with insults. I think all criticism is welcome, but there is a proper way to do so, and bashing will lead to nowhere, but getting this thread closed (which is not my intention). Any collab adding a band is welcome to post it here as well, to help rise awareness to them. Another thing, I will only post new addition to Prog genre and NOT to Prog-Related and Proto Prog. So on to our business. These past few days have been good days for the RIO/Avant genre. Adam (Black Velvet) who is a member of the Zeuhl/Avant/RIO Team (hereon ZART) has added several bands: Yowie - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2713 Ahleuchatistas - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2712 Muffin Men, The (playing Zappa covers) - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2709 The Magic Band (yes those from Captain Beefheart) - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2707 I added the Swiss band Debile Menthol - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2714 In the Prog-Metal category the recent additions are: Becoming the Archetype - Jody The Progtologist added them http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2711 Linear Sphere were added by Jody as well - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2697 Extrovert was added by Ivan/Trickster F - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2701 In the Symphonic prog I am sure you heard of the addition of Deluge Grander (I opened a thread for them). LA BAMBIBANDA E MELODIE has been added to Italian Sympnonic prog - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2708 Erik Neuteboom has added Negua to Neo-prog - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2710 In Folk-prog Sean Trane (Hugues) has added Breche - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2704 and L'Engoulevement - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2700 In Electronic prog, Peter Frohmmader was added by Philippe Blache - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2703 In the Post Rock field, God Is An Astronaut was added by Golden Spiral - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2702 In Psych, Egyptian Kings were added by Eetu Pellonpää http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2699 In Art-Rock, Kin Ping Meh were added by Zac M - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2698 That is all for now, sorry if I missed anything. Have a good weekend everyone. Assaf PS - To the admins, I would appreciate if you consider making this a sticky thread, since I believe this thread will be of service to all PA members and will help the collabs to introduce the bands they add. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
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Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 11:10
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Stickied!
I endorse Avestin's words: this is a place for real Prog additions! ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 11:14
Excellent idea, Assaf! 
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 12:48
OK, good idea 
Andu will help me with the addition of Hungarian (or Roumanian ?) new band Yesterdays (prog-folk is my suggestion) and GeckO with the addition of new UK group The Gift (neo-prog is my suggestion), I hope to hear from them soon, thanks in advance
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Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 12:59
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An informative thread is excellent, but let's also remind that, by pressing the prog Archives links on the front page, on the right tab (more in the middle) the latest additions are monitorized. erik, ROmanian, if from ROmania.  ------------- 
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 13:13
Sorry Ricochet: Romania  ... by the way, often people name me Eric or Erick instead of Erik, derived from Erik The Viking from Norway  .. 
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 13:56
That is what I said in my original post is you read it. But if you read it you also see why I made this thread. Because people don't go there and then miss the newly added bands. Anyway, I don't mind doing this and hope that mentioning the newly added bands here, will further help promote them and their music. If even one person gets to know one of those bands, it is worth it. Thanks Erik for the info. Guigo, thanks for making it sticky. Toni, thanks for the support. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Ricochet wrote:Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 15:05
I know how to name you, Erik, from you Symph thread.  oh,okay,Assaf.  -------------
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 15:58
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Cheers Rico.
The Flying Luttenbachers have been added under RIO/Avant by Adam. http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2715 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 19:23
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Adam is on a roll. He now added Slapp Happy
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2716 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 21:46
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Jimbo has added the fusion band The Group
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2717 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 22:11
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Prosper added under Krautrock
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2718 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Apsalar
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 22:14
Nice thread we have going here, Assaf. Hopefully some people will sit up and take notice I think I will be having a bit of a look around for this Krautrock album, I am unaware of their sounds. |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 25 2006 at 23:05
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Two additions:
Ivory Tower in prog-metal - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2720 Offering (post-Magma band lead by Christian Vander) in Zeuhl - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2719 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 01:21
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Expect some new Symphonic Prog additions on Tuesday. I will mention them once they've been added (and once I've added the albums). Erik: The Gift will be added. Would you say neo-prog more than symphonic prog then? I've written a bio, but I wrote it as if they'll be added to the Symphonic Prog category. They can always be moved anyhow, so if anyone else agrees they should be in neo-prog, instead of symphonic prog, it's easily arranged. The bio can be changed easily enough too. I'll work on that Swiss band in the next few days. Good thread Assaf! I had a similar idea, but you have a better status than I do and you know who's been added. Is it worth mentioning other recent additions? Astrid Proll for instance? -------------   
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Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 01:36
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yeah, what (how) about Astrid Proll?
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 01:39
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Yes Rico, a great band, I'm glad you mentioned them. Maybe you'll get to hear them next week sometime.
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 05:18
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GeckO, I just checked my (Dutch) review about The Gift, I also tend to choose for the genre symphonic prog but I am curious to other opinions, very interesting band and thanks for the work
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 05:29
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Not a problem. I found their MySpace page and that helped with the biography. If you come across any problems with the bio, when the band is added, do let me know and I'll be sure to get it corrected (I cannot do it myself, however). I'm always happy to be of help. Oh that reminds me, do you know of any band photos? -------------
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 06:17
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No, I have e-mailed Andy Glegg from Cyclops for information but still didn't get any answer, perhaps you can try it again and refer to my attempt?
GekcO, what about Also Eden? Perhaps a band to explore for the neo-prog team? I have reviewed this band on a Dutch progrock site, great sound, very dynamic and good work on guitar and keyboards.
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Posted By: Eat_Paris
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 08:21
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Freak Kitchen??
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 10:29
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^^^
Is there a point you're trying to make? Callisto has been added to Prog-Metal by Jody http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2721 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: November 26 2006 at 10:45
This is a great idea Assaf.
A fine addition to this site.  For fans of Cult of Luna, Isis, Neourisis and Pelican.I have some free time now, I'll writte a bio for Jaga Jazzist today. ------------- 
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 01:29
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Thanks Assaf,for posting additions here.I am sorry I haven't.I have a compiled list of all additions made by the Prog Metal Team,which I update every time we add a band stickied in the Suggest New Bands/Artists section.
I ought to put it here,more people would probably see it. -------------  |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 02:30
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I see Bossk have been cleared, good band, I must say. I was thinking more of post rock, but they have a metallic edge, so I guess post metal is more correct. Is anyone preparing them for addition?
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 09:58
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Antonio Sangiuliano has been added by Philippe Blache with collaboration with ANDREW - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2722 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Bryan
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 13:31
I was originally considering them for post-rock but found there to be enough metal to consider them for that field instead. Nobody's working on anything quite yet, though I'm sure we'll get to them in time. |
Posted By: Andrea Cortese
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 16:01
A fine addition, for sure. And I will have a copy of his only album very soon!
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 16:43
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Mother Mallard added in progressive electronic: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2723 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 19:42
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People! Jaga Jazzist has been added to Jazz-Rock/Fusion. The bio written by Chamberry and he is now adding the albums. This band was actually initially suggested as post rock but eventually that team decided to put them in Fusion with the consent of the Fusion team members.
Jimbo (Toni) fomr the post-rock team has been one of those to push for the inclusion of this band. Truly magnificent sound and cool, vibrant and jazzy atmosphere. Go get it: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2724 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 07:21
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Another Electronic Prog addition:
The Quebec duo Vincent Dionne (a percussionist) and Michel-Georges Brégent (a keyboardist verse in synthesiser music) http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2725 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Andrea Cortese
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 08:28
prog electronic team is working hardly!
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 12:52
..are they working hardly.. not really a compliment 
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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 13:00
| Hopefully the Art Rock team will be back in business in the next few days... I apologise to all the people who sent me suggestions, but I have been away for professional reasons, and my personal life is also undergoing quite a few changes. I really hope to be able to add some of the bands or artists that other PA members have so kindly submitted to our attention. |
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 13:37
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GeckO, please hurry with The Gift before Prog Archives becomes an anachronism
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Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 15:30
I wonder what happened to the addition of Mew. 
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 15:42
Hi Phileas, This is a thread for bands that have been added, not to wonder why they are not added or to propose new ones. If you want them added, PM the relevent team members of the genre you want Mew to be added to and tell them what you think. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 15:45
| I know what the thread is about, but I felt it was a good opportunity to remind people that Mew actually are on the to add list (according to a post Mystic Fred or Chopper (don't remember) made a while ago). |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 15:48
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^^^
Again, this is not to remind anyone of addition, simply becuase this is not a discussion on whether this or that band should be added. It can be for discussing whether this should have been added...
If you want to be more effective, write a PM. It will probably get more results than posting in my godforsaken threads. Good luck with your quest
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Posted By: Uroboros
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 20:18
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I wasn't expecting Jaga Jazzist to make it to PA. I feel it's a welcome addition though, since they're one of the most intriguing and original groups to have emerged in the last few years. I'm not sure how much recognition they're getting right now, but they're making a powerful statement with such a surprising combination of styles, one that hopefully will be remembered as groundbreaking in the future. A clearly progressive unit with a unique approach to music, which everyone should listen to, at least for the sake of diversity and keeping in touch with current musical revolutions. And actually I think they should appeal to lovers of jazz, psychedelic, post rock, electronica and many other things they seem to recall at times, without sounding like anything else but themselves.
I'll also check out Callisto - somehow, I had the feeling they were more of that generic metalcore stuff, but if they're compared to Isis/Cult of Luna/Neurosis then I'm willing to give them a try. ------------- Tous les chemins qui s’ouvrent à moi ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 07:26
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Thanks for your comments Uroboros. Missus Beastly was added by Hugues (Sean Trane) to Jazz-Rock/Fusion - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2726 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 10:47
Patience. Look in tomorrow and all will hopefully be sorted. I'm waiting on Iván,-------------
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 12:34
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I am as impatient at that hyperactive gekko, GeckO ...
I just received a PM from Andu, he has invited me to join him to write the Yesterdays biography, I am glad with that proposal because Yesterdays deserves to be on Prog Archives, almost as soon as The Gift
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 17:44
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As I said, I'm ready to add the album, but I have to wait for the band and bio to be added first and Iván isn't around yet. Today is apparently the day for additions.
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 17:52
 I love gekko's
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 17:54
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That synchs nicely with Jan Dukes De Grey!
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 21:48
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Your attention, Please!
Two additions today. THe first is a band that Chamberry and I suggested to the Neo-Prog team and they kindly looked into it and added it - Stonebeard did the addition (wrote bio and added cd's). This is a Neo-prog band from Puerto Rico, and they released therir album Futura Historia in 2004. You can read a review here: http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=1604 Their page in PA is here: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2729 The second band was added By Syzygy (Chris) who is a member of ZART. He added Massacre (not the death metal band) to RIO/Avant here: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2727 This band features Bill Laswell (bass) and Fred Maher (drums) and of course Fred Frith (guitars) who formed Massacre. Let me quote Chris' bio here: According to the sleeve notes of their debut album, Massacre's first concert took place on Valentine's Day in 1980 as support act at a Peter Blegvad concert, and their final show was in Los Angeles in June 1981. For a band which existed for less than 18 months and only released one album (by the original incarnation), Massacre has had an uncommonly long afterlife. When Fred Frith formed the avant prog power trio he chose to work with two of the New York downtown scene's hottest musicians, Bill Laswell (bass) and Fred Maher (drums). The pair were both members of Material and had played together on Daevid Allen's New York Gong project, and between them would play with or produce a staggering variety of musicians. Right from the outset Massacre was much more than Fred Frith plus rhythm section - Frith was looking for something that would reflect the music heard in New York's clubs, and Maher and Laswell were as steeped in funk and dub reggae as they were in experimental jazz and avant rock. Massacre was a meeting of equals with a unique chemistry. Most of their pieces were short, some were tightly composed, some were improvised and it wasn't always obvious which was which. Their debut album had a message: PLAY LOUD. Killing Time attracted rave reviews, and was reissued several times with extra tracks. Massacre also contributed to side 2 of Fred Frith's Speechless album, and numerous bootlegs of their incendiary concerts appeared. There were one or two semi-reunions, and then in 1998 Frith and Laswell started playing with Charles Hayward and Massacre was reborn. A studio album came out in 1998, Funny Valentine, and the band also backed vocalist Percy Howard on the excellent Meridiem album at about the same time. In 2001 they played at Robert Wyatt's Meltdown festival in London and the live set Meltdown was released shortly afterwards. All 3 of Massacre's official albums are excellent, but it's their 1980's debut which remains their strongest. The later releases feature mostly longer pieces with a more jazzy structure, still extremely strong but somehow lacking the visceral power of the original line up. Why this artist must be listed in www.progarchives.com : A superlative avant-prog power trio featuring some of the most important musicians in the RIO/avant prog genre. Discography: Killing Time (1981) Funny Valentine (1998) Meltdown (2001) ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 21:58
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Great job Stonebeard! This one was a fast addition to the archives. I'm proud to see a second prog band from Puerto Rico in the archives!  and a third prog band from Puerto Rico comming your way soon. -------------
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 29 2006 at 22:05
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^^^
Is that a fact?...
I am planning on a French invasion to PA... Slowly, and surely, they will conquer this place... ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: eugene
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 09:32
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French invasion sounds good to me!
...and I need to get to know those Massacre guys - got me very curious about.. ------------- carefulwiththataxe |
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 09:51
| I have tried a few times to stimulate Neo Prog collaborators to take notice from Also Eden, anyone interested to add this good new band or should I do it myself? |
Posted By: DallasBryan
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 10:05
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so are we to presume that Material's albums will be on the archives soon?
bill laswells band
Memory Serves kinda shames most of the Canterbury scene
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Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 10:11
I tried to get Erik interested in this dutch band Poetica In Silentio, but he doesn't want to hear.
 http://www.cs.uu.nl/~jur/artists/poeticainsilentio.html - http://www.cs.uu.nl/~jur/artists/poeticainsilentio.html
I might have to do it myself  ------------- let's just stay above the moral melee prefer the sink to the gutter keep our sand-castle virtues content to be a doer as well as a thinker, prefer lifting our pen rather than un-sheath our sword |
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 10:43
Well Sean, I have tried before but my 'Caveman' computer is not able to listen to the samples. I will ask a friend to help me with this returning problem 
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 12:42
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PA keeps on expanding. Today two new additions: Nine Days Wonder in Art-Rock added by Hugues http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2730 Here is their bio: Formed as far back as 66, this group recorded their wild debut album (between Zappa, Soft Machine, Crimson and Purple, if you can picture that!!) as a fairly international quintet (4 different nationalities between the five of them) before breaking up the following year, with their sax player, John Earle joining Gnidrolog for their classic Lady Lake. Singer-drummer Seyffer then joined the group Medusa, which soon became the second line-up of NDW and by the start of 73, they were recording their We Never Lost Control, which was more conventional prog (Nektar comes to mind). NDW stayed a very unstable unit with their straight rock album Only The Dancer recorded as a quartet in England and on which VdGG’s Jackson guests on a few tracks. The group’s last album Sonnet To Billy Frost was a press-dismissed British-sounding rock opera. The other band added is Spinetta Jade in Symphonic added by Geck0 http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2731 fter the split of his band Invisible in 1977, Luis Alberto Spinetta formed the band SPINETTA JADE, which focused on a more complex sound compositionally, yet used aspects of Invisible and Almendra (Spinetta's first band). They released their debut album on 3 May 1980, called Alma de Diamante, an album that set a precedence in Argentina at the time. They later participated in a legendary concert on 12/13 September 1980 with the iconic Argentinean band Serú Girán, led by the national rock legend and national patrimony Charly Garcia, which many people believe was the best rock on stage performance in Argentinean history. It also calmed fans who thought Spinetta and Garcia had musically differing tastes and did not especially appreciate each other; this was not the case. In 1980, Spinetta briefly reformed Almendra, released an album and then split up again. Spinetta continued on with Spinetta Jade as well, and both bands performed at the Festival de La Falda February 1981. In December 1981, Spinetta Jade released their second album Los Niños Que Escriben En El Cielo; Spinetta then decided to release a couple of solo albums, so the band went into a temporary hiatus until 1983, when they released Bajo Belgrano. In 1984, the band released their fourth and final album Madre en Años Luz. The band played material from this album in concerts arranged by the Municipalidad de Buenos Aires and performed their last concert for 20,000 fans at Luna Park (with Pedro Aznar, formally of Serú Girán guesting) in May 1985 The prolific musician later formed Spinetta y los Socios del Desierto, who released four albums from 1996 to 1998, this band also became another legend in the austral country. Spinetta has disolved the band to focus in his solo career, having released a total of 16 albums since 1971. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 14:16
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Another addition. A few months back I suggested adding Vytas Brenner to PA and passed it on to the Symh team. Today after much work, Geck0 added them here: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2732 VYTAS BRENNER was a German born Venezuelan pianist, keyboardist and composer. His career started in the late 1960s and released his first album (of nine in total) in 1973. His music took Latin American rhythms, as well as from unique Venezuelan tradition and combined them with Progressive Rock, to create delightful Symphonic prog, with elements of fusion, space rock and acoustic folk. VYTAS BRENNER was born in Tübingen, Germany on September 19, 1946, but moved with his family to Venezuela in 1949, at the age of 2. When he was 12, his family moved to Italy, then later Spain and finally ended in United States, where he studied Music at the University of Tennessee, graduating in 1972. He returned to Venezuela the same year and became an important musician on the national music scene. Vocals on his albums are mostly in Spanish. His brother Haakon Brenner produced his first album and was an executive producer on “Hermanos” and “Jayeche”. Vytas released an EP “Brenner's Folk” (recorded while he was resident in Spain and featuring his brother Haakon Brenner, as well as Jordi Soler and Jordi Barange) in the late 1960s and formed the VYTAS BRENNER QUARTET. In 1973, VYTAS BRENNER recorded a 45 EP with Maria Fernanda Márquez, called “Con Vytas y Mafe”. His debut album “La Ofrenda de Vytas” was released in 1973, which introduces to a mix of different styles, with a lot of folk music influence. He assembled a band for this album (and the following also) which was apparently known as OFRENDA (Offering). There was much less synthesizer work on this album, but this would fully develop on later albums, this release is still mostly symphonic in sound, with wonderful guitar playing by Pablo Manavello (as was the case on all his albums until 1978 release “Ofrenda”). Vytas worked with Pablo Manavello who was an Italian born prolific guitarist, who was well known for his participation with many Venezuelan bands and musician’s , as well as going solo from 1979 and producing. His next album was “Hermanos”, released in 1974 which continued on in a similar vein to the previous releases, again mixing Latin American themes with intelligently composed Symphonic Prog. There were even more musicians on this album, including Caracas born drummer, Iván Velásquez, who would remain with Brenner until his 1983 album “Vytas”. Rolando Briceño (born in Caracas) was brought in for saxophone for the Hermanos album. Further lineup changes were made for his 1975 album “Jayeche” (as well as a change of record company to Discomoda), with dube percussion, being employed. Carlos Acosta remained on bass (he’d been there from the first album), as well as Manavello and Velásquez. 1977 Brought Brenner’s first live album, “En Vivo! Ofrenda” which was also his first double LP. His live output was even more exciting and the band often focused in long jams. Percussion was a very strong aspect with Brenner’s sound (think of some of the rhythm section in Santana albums and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac live version of Green Manalishi.), which often made them an awe-inspiring band to appreciate live. The album was recorded at five different venues, all in Venezuela, Maracaibo, Maracay, Caracas (2 venues) and Barquisimeto. By this time Brenner was becoming more popular outside of Venezuela, as this album was mixed in Miami by Jack Adams. This LP also brought in the percussionist Felipe “Mandingo” Rengifo. In 1978 the same band that recorded the double live LP “En Vivo! Ofrenda” (with the inclusion of Luis Oliver on Piano and Clavinet), recorded the album “Ofrenda”. This was the final release with the OFRENDA band, although it's classified as a solo album, as the band officially split after En Vivo! At this point, his music changed style and moved away from the progressive style and moved into the realms of pop, funk and soul. In 1981, Brenner released an album on Polydor, named “I Belong”, but this was still recorded in Caracas,. All track titles are in English (for the first and only time). Paulette Dozier assists on vocals. After this album, the next 3 releases would feature more musicians than ever, as well as backing vocals (and a return to the label Discomodo). The song writing would be shared with Linda Lepage on “I Belong “ (1981) and “Estoy Como Quiero” .(1982). In 1983, Brenner released his album “Vyta”s, again featuring a larger lineup. At this point, only Iván Velásquez and Carlos “Nené” Quintero remained from previous albums. His next album would be a complete about turn. In 1986 he released a self-produced “El Vals Del Mar”, featuring new versions of his songs from previous albums, performed solely by himself on keyboards, acoustic guitar and vocals. He returned to a band format, for his 1993 album “Amazonia” (first on CD). Brenner used only keyboards and sequencers on this entirely instrumental release, featuring flute and soprano sax without drums (although Carlos “Nene” Quintero” returned on percussion). This was a return to form and was much closer to be considered a World Music effort than his 1980s output. In 1994, a VYTAS BRENNER compilation of past work, called “Lo Máximo de Vytas”, was released. This consisted of tracks from “Jayeche”, “En Vivo!” and “Ofrenda”. VYTAS BRENNER sadly died of a heart attack on March 18, 2004 in Salzburg, Austria, leaving 9 albums of wonderful music as his legacy. He was preparing new material with Felipe Rengifo before his sudden death. If you like intelligent and unpretentious symphonic progressive rock, with interesting synthesized sounds, some of which are quite avant-garde, then VYTAS BRENNER will appeal to you. If you also love Latin American music and a lot of percussion, again, VYTAS BRENNER will appeal to you. There is a lot of aspects to his music that should appeal to most music fans. His original LP’s are also quite collectable, so can fetch good prices. A much neglected musician that should be heard. I can recommend his two releases called La Ofrenda de Vytas (1973) and Hermanos (1974) ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 19:39
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Thanks Assaf. Both discographies are now complete (as far as I can tell). -------------
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 23:25
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Memoriance have now been added under Symphonic Prog. Thank you to the Symphonic team, as well as Geck0, for the biography and album additions. Assaf will now tell you more. Also, The Gift, a new symphonic prog band from England, have also been added. Thanks to Erik Neuteboom for suggesting them and thanks to the Symphonic Prog team for adding them (again Geck0 wrote the bio and added the album). -------------
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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 01:42
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Rainbow have just been added to Prog Related by yours truly... *runs for cover* |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 01:46
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Run to the hills... Oops, wrong band. Nice one Raffaella. -------------
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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 01:51
Thanks! And talking of what... On Sunday I'm going to Milan to see "that other band". Expect a review very soon, and some more flak coming my way! |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 01:59
Their album must be really good,because you added it three times!!!!! ------------- |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 02:01
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Yes I know, thanks for reminding me. I've not heard the album actually, but there are some samples around. Memoriance on the other hand are great! -------------
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 02:01
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Nice job on the Rainbow addition Raffaella.Quite a bit of work to add the albums though. ------------- |
Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 02:03
if you need any help i have most of Rainbow on vinyl.
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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 02:04
| I can help with the additions, of course... I've got their first four albums on CD, and at least one of the compilations. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 02:05
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I will try to help out. ------------- |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 02:07
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I can help: Ritchie Blackmore / guitar & vocals -------------
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 07:52
Memoriance: Criminally overlooked French band that released 2 albums (one being a concept album). Thanks to one of my mentors here in PA (DallasBryan) I have the album Et Apres, which is a very good example of their skill. This album, as well as being rooted in the symphonic prog genre, also shows their harder, heavier prog side and the final result is a splendid show of capabilities. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! So let's sum up the events: Memoriance added in Symphonic (thanks to the team for accepting my proposal) - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2733 The Gift added in Symphonic as well (Thanks to Erik and Gck0 for the speedy process): http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2734 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 01 2006 at 09:55
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Just a note: anyone interesting in purchasing Memoriance's albums can get them from Greg Walker at Syn-phonic. I also agree Assaf about their debut Et Apres. It's very much an underrated album and deserves to be heard. It is routed in symphonic prog, but offers so much more. I may well have to order their second album sometime. -------------
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Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 12:38
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I made up a list a couple months ago or so of possible bands I'd like to see added to this website. However, I just looked and I can't find the list. I'll post it if I ever do find it though. At the moment the only band from it that comes to mind is the Doors. I really feel they should be on here. I'd say they would fit in under either prog related or proto prog. If Led Zeppelin can be on here I think it's only right that the Doors be included too.
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 12:42
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I will be absent most of the time during the next 2 weeks, but I will try to keep this thread updated.
Two additions: The first is Pyramid which I suggested to Philippe who added them under Kraut. http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2737 Bio: Gorgeous German acid rock project. The obscure and underrated “Dawn Defender” is constantly mysterious, abstract and experimental, delivering interlocking electronic soundscapes punctuated by electric guitar manipulations and echoing effects. The album was originally released Tony Robinson for Pyramid label. A serious “kosmische” krautrock manifestation, a perfect & strange dreamy-like musical journey throw ultra psych textures. Pretty closed to the Cosmic Jokers (first) and A.R & the machines. The second addition is currently in the wrong genre. Our team (Zeuhl/Avant/RIO - ZART) has considered them and concluded they are more in the krautrock/psych spirit, and even electronic prog. They will be moved soon. It is the French group called Flamen Dialis. Very spacey, electronic, psychedelic album they have in Symptome Dei. http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2736 Formed by keyboardist/drummer Didier Le Gallic, Flamen Dialis explores structured, abstract electronic patterns combined with "collage" sounds, acoustic elements (cello, flute…) and a theatrical sense of composition. There's a constant use of diverse vintage synth equipments. Published in 1978, "Symptone-Dei" is a reference in avant rock improvisations with electronic sounds. This band is sometimes compared to a "cosmic" version of Magma with lot of Mellotrons. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 12:44
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This evening I am listening to the Convention Prog Resiste 2005 DVD featuring the Belgian band Madelgaire (along bands like La Maschera Di Cera and Riverside). They have made a demo CD, any fellow collaborator has heard this one? |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 02 2006 at 20:26
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I added the French band Pataphonie to RIO/Avant prog.
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2738 Their 1978 release Le Matin Blanc is a gem for those of you looking for chamber rock, fusion and an experimental band looking to create new sounds. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 03 2006 at 12:29
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Nice one Assaf, a very worthy addition they are too.
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 04 2006 at 19:41
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The Aurora Project has been added in PRog-Metal:
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2739 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 05 2006 at 17:58
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Ceyleib People added by Philippe to Indo Prog/Raga Rock
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2740 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: December 06 2006 at 06:12
| I'm working on DISEN GAGE bio to finally add them here. |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 06 2006 at 22:31
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After the Fall added in Art-Rock
- http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2741 !T.O.O.H! added in Prog-Metal - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2742 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: December 08 2006 at 18:12
This post belongs in Suggest New Bands/Artists,there is actually an existing Doors thread there. This is not a thread to suggest who you would like to see included in the archives. ------------- |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 10 2006 at 22:06
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Point Of View was added by Jody to Prog Metal:
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2743 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 11 2006 at 20:28
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Le Silo have just been added to PA, under RIO/Avant-prog by Geck0. Thanks to the ZART and Geck0 for the addition. Yet another worthy one too. Link: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2744 - Le Silo -------------
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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: December 12 2006 at 19:29
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Wait. Le Silo is a three-piece band???!! Wow. -------------
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 12 2006 at 20:13
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Sorry, mistake... Look at my following post.
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 12 2006 at 20:15
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Nice one, Assaf. Cerberus Shoal are hilarious! -------------
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 12 2006 at 20:29
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I added the French 70's progressive act Vortex tonight here:
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2745 - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2745 Highly recommended to people who like fusion, Canterbury, 20th century classical music, chamber rock etc... ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 12 2006 at 20:41
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Bon travail, Assaf!
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Posted By: eugene
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 11:22
Great addition, - wonderful band!!!
I just posted in the "Report omissions" thread track lists with bonus tracks, as they are on CD reissues, if it helps, Assaf.
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 11:30
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^^^ I added the bonus tracks only in the entry for the reissued 2cd release of 2003. Do you mean those tracks? ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: eugene
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 11:52
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^^^Yes, you're right. I did not look into the reissued part. My mistake. Sorry to add some confusion.
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 11:54
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^^^ No problem, but now you have to do a review... ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: eugene
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 11:58
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OK then.... Can't promise I'll be quick with that but I'll see what I can do... ------------- carefulwiththataxe |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 14 2006 at 19:48
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Two additions:
Seyo added Mihajlovic Tocak, Radomir to jazz-rock/fusion. http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2746 - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2746 I added Dreams of Sanity to prog-metal (I have recommended them before in several other threads for people who want prog-metal but dislike the harsh and "violent" bands and want a softer/more accessible sound - this is for you). http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2747 - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2747 Towards the end of this month and in January I will add several French bands/musicians to RIO/Avant and perhaps also to fusion. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 14 2006 at 23:01
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Following Prog-Jester's (Igor) suggestion, the Russian band Disen Gage has been added to Art-Rock.
http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2748 Thanks to Igor for writing the biography, to Raffaella for the addition and Art-rock team approval and to Ansen for promoting the addition. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 14 2006 at 23:44
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Another addition for tonight:
I added Mosaic in RIO/Avant-prog. http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2749 - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2749 Highly recommended for you RIO and Avant-prog people. There is a reissue of this album by Mio Records (not operational anymore) which has the album and the demo (Cuvee 77) and two bonus tracks all on the cd. For those interested, it sells for !10.85$ at Big Balloon music. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: December 15 2006 at 00:16
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Assaf, you do realise the I in Mosaic has an umluat over it? Just thought I'd let you know. So: MOSAÏC or: Mosaïc -------------
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Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: December 15 2006 at 07:27
http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2748 - http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2748 I have further plans to add some more avant/experimental bands from Russia...
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 16 2006 at 17:09
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Latest additions:
90 Days Men added in Art-Rock: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2750 - [http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2750 Two additions to Post-Rock: Scraps of Tape: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2751 - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2751 Tone: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2752 - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2752 Zombi added in Electronic prog: http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2753 - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2753 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: December 17 2006 at 19:51
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Boffo, Jean-Pascal added to Symphonic prog
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2754 - http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2754 ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: December 18 2006 at 07:24
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Please, check my latest suggestions -
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32248 - LOST WORLD http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32247 - IamAboveOnTheLeft http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32246 - InFront and http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32245 - Silence Kit |