Fantasy (US Heavy Prog?)
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Topic: Fantasy (US Heavy Prog?)
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Subject: Fantasy (US Heavy Prog?)
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 21:01
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Hello! I have another one for ya (hopefully I'm right this time!) They were called Fantasy. They released one album in 1970 and 2 singles (first was Stoned Cowboy b/w Understand and a non-album A & B-Side: Painted Horse b/w I Got the Fever). Their song Stoned Cowboy was a minor hit in the US, reaching # 77 on the Billboard Pop Singles, and their album reached # 194 on the Billboard Pop Albums. The members are as follows: Lydia Janene Miller - Lead Vocals (she was only 16 years old when she recorded this!) Vincent James DeMeo, Jr. - Lead Guitar/Male Vocals Mario Anthony Russo - Piano and Organ David Robert Robbins - Bass Guitar Gregory Scott Kimple - Drums More info can be found here: http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jzftxqy5ldje - http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jzftxqy5ldje  http://www.sendspace.com/file/jy37su%20 - ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 21:18
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Cheers, I'll alert the heavy prog team. AP - please remove the link to the rip, though, it's not allowed. |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 21:28
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Thanks!
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 02:11
Many Thanks, Tim...
I'll take the ripped file over to the lair..  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 06:00
Yes I've heard of this infamous "lair" as well as something to do with Raff, bondage, 1000 cats.......and bondage......Should I even ask? 
ANYWAYS, thanks for taking a look.  ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 08:07
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And how about we overlook that lapse of intelligence....If you want you can have Raff and Micky visit me and hit me over the head with a rock or something... ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 12:51
I wouldn't tempt fate, young sir...
I've heard the album through now, and all I'll say is its a very interesting proposition..
 I have to be honest, I'm really most intrigued as to where you have managed to find so many relatively obscure one album wonders from the early '70s??
You've certainly had our Eval team scratching our heads..  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
AmericanProgster wrote:Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 14:34
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Well my dad has had a copy of the GoodThunder album for over 30 years now, I got the Fantasy album from my dad's friend who was giving a buch of records away almost 2 years ago. As for the Armaggedon album, I just stumbled across that online and said "that seems interesting" and so I got it and loved it. So there's that...
And I'm glad that I can at least give you guys some challenge! ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 14:36
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And if the heavy prog thing doesn't work, perhaps one of you could pass it along to the Cross-over or prog-related teams. ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 14:37
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^^ oh, you're doing that, buddy... and its good to have you around.. ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 14:41
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Oh no, not the winking thing again! I had enough of that during the whole Judas Priest debacle! ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 14:43
we have many weapons in our armourment...
and I think I've got something in my eye... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 14:48
What have you two been up to ?
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Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 14:49
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Yeah keep winkin' pal, before I throw some more obscure 70s bands at ya! ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 14:52
no comment.... ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Alberto Muņoz
Date Posted: February 18 2009 at 17:48
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I know that album and to me is more heavy psych than prog. -------------  |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 19 2009 at 10:29
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I disagree with that, yeah theres a lof of psych on that album BUT there's a considerable amount of prog aswell. Now maybe not heavy prog but definitely some form of prog. ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 19 2009 at 11:35
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^^ well, we will put you all out of your misery and say that the HP team have all actually warmed to your 'Fantasy' album...
however, we don't *quite* think it fits Heavy Prog... so we have sent it over to our Psychedelic/ Space Rock team, for evaluation and comments...  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 19 2009 at 19:47
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Agreed, great call!
As always, I appreciate the eval.
 (Don't worry, I'll be back to bother you with more bands!) ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: February 19 2009 at 21:54
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...and Fantasy will be a part of the database here rather soon, courtesy of the spacey psychedelic boys ;-)
------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 19 2009 at 23:21
^ good addition.... I really liked what I heard from them. 
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 05:39
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Great job guys! I found out a lot of info about them! I didn't even realise there was that much info! Thanks and keep up the good work! ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 05:41
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So while reading the bio, I saw that the band (minus lead singer Lydia) went on as Year One. Does anyone know anything about that band? ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 05:49
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Didn't try to search it up. It was mentioned in one place on a side note - and when going through the memorials for Jamene Miller it wasn't mentioned there either; so I presume they didn't make much of an impact.
On Rateyourmusic I see they released a double album in 1971, and are credited with a few singles later on in the 70's. ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 05:52
It was a pleasure for me to discover this band, and I cannot thank you enough for that, Tim! We'll definitely be looking forward to more suggestions, as we know there are still many Seventies bands that haven't been included in our database.
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Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 05:58
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^^Yeah Fantasy was also included on a double album released by Libert Records to showcase their bands along with two singles (one which has two non album A & B-Sides. The B-side, Painted Horse, is one of their most progressive songs.) Both those singles, or all four songs, are included as bonus tracks on Black Frills Records CD release. ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 05:59
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^^No problem Raff, I get a kick out of doing this! Especially since I have nothing else better to do! ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 06:02
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I'll have to buy that Year One album now! ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Alberto Muņoz
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 09:35
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As i said more psychedelic than prog... ------------- |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 12:47
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^^well, you are both right...
I'm really pleased that these guys (and girl.. ) have been accepted by the Psychedelic/ Space Rock team, and Olav (Windhawk) will be taking care of the addition...------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: February 20 2009 at 12:49
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...has taken care of the addition *s*
------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: enow88
Date Posted: April 26 2009 at 12:28
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Would anyone like to share more info on the early Fantasy? |
Posted By: GentleGiant
Date Posted: April 26 2009 at 12:46
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ok, some more info additions &corrections.The album was released on Black Rills Records-BRR-CD-014 ,not on Black Frills ,and the bonus tracks are: 45s 1969 (also issued in Painted horse 4.35 I got fever 2.07 45s 1970 Stoned cowboy 2.41 Understand 3.20 ------------- BeGiantForADay "This British band is just the cup of tea for aficionados who demand virtuosity,progress and originality in their mix." http://rateyourmusic.com/~GentleG |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: April 27 2009 at 15:36
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Painted Horse is simply one of their best songs, I'm surprised it wasn't included on the album. I Got the Fever is pretty good, I like it, but its also a goofy song that sounds nothing like their one and only album. Now that I think about it, it sounds like a whole new band just with the original singer Lydia Janene Miller. Perhaps I Got the Fever is a solo effort on her part?
And of course Stoned Cowboy and Understand are just single edits that may or may not be essential. ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: AmericanProgster
Date Posted: August 07 2009 at 17:01
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(Sigh) I have a sad piece of information for one of you collabs to add to Fantasy's bio. Lead singer Jamene Miller died September 27, 2008. I just found out by doing a quick search of her on google and I found her website. I then went to the guestbook page and found that former Fantasy keyboardist Mario Anthony Russo and bass player Bob Robbins commented on her death. Very sad and unfortunate. Here's her website, the home page has pictures of her but nothing else. http://jamenemiller.com/guestbook.php ------------- https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - https://dawnapproach.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach" rel="nofollow - https://soundcloud.com/dawn-approach |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: August 07 2009 at 21:36
| sorry to hear that, she could really wail-- bio updated |