Echo (Heavy Prog)
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Topic: Echo (Heavy Prog)
Posted By: Sorman
Subject: Echo (Heavy Prog)
Date Posted: October 26 2009 at 09:27
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Hi guys, we are Echo, based in Bucharest, Romania. Targeting prog rock arena, probably closer to Heavy Prog, our music is influenced by the prog rock of 70-80's yet with rather melodic roots. started some 20 years ago, as a college band, played only couple of years, later we found ourselves again this time for this new prog project called ECHO. we have been playing in the current line-up for the past 2 years as a hobby and we just finalised our first CD album, named The Dream. the CD is expected to be released in November, as an independent artist album. also, freshly cooked our web site (http://www.echo-band.ro/), a my space page ( http://www.myspace.com/echobandro ) and a reverbnation post as well. the current line-up is as follows: Daniel Ionita, acoustic and electric guitar Sorin Manolescu, electric guitar and vocals Laurentiu Popescu, keyboards and vocals Petru Macarie, bas Catalin Chivu, drums we don't know if we are prog enough, we'd love to hear it from you. hope you'll enjoy couple of minutes of our music. have a nice day, sorin PS To my real shame I have only been recently enlighted towards your site, I simply love it. it is a joy to my soul to see so many people still fond of prog. thought gone are those days...keep it up! |
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Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: October 28 2009 at 02:54
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well, i realised i did not write the addresses as hyperlinks, so, here it is: http://www.myspace.com/echobandro - http://www.myspace.com/echobandro http://www.echo-band.ro - http://www.echo-band.ro thanks, and have fun. sorin |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: October 28 2009 at 03:17
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good stuff, I like the old-time space rock and the jazzy organ.. |
Posted By: synthguy
Date Posted: October 31 2009 at 13:54
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I agree with Atavachron ( by the way, you are a very agile man Mr Athos) I dig the old time space rock feel!
Shameless plug follows: %20 - http://www.reverbnation.com/thesynthguy ------------- Wearing feelings on our faces when our faces took a rest... |
Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: October 31 2009 at 15:49
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space rock it is, if you like it. by the way, liked your synth work, synthguy. is that all by yourself? |
Posted By: synthguy
Date Posted: November 01 2009 at 11:30
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Yes sorman, I am the only musician on those tracks. Thanks for your kind words. ------------- Wearing feelings on our faces when our faces took a rest... |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: November 25 2009 at 11:34
| I like what I hear! Maybe the vocals I like less, but nonetheless I find the final product very accomplished and enjoyable. Please keep us posted! |
Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: November 25 2009 at 12:19
| thanks, mon ami, for your kind words, unfortunately, good vocals with prog orientation are scarce these days in our city, but we keep on training our voices and also looking/hoping for a new voice, whichever produces faster results. |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: November 25 2009 at 12:22
| Which city are you from? I know there are plenty of vocalists in Bucharest for example (not proggers, though). |
Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: November 25 2009 at 12:37
| we're from Bucharest. if you can give us a hint we would be eternally grateful. |
Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: November 26 2009 at 08:21
 turned into this thread a little bit late ... because of the subtitle 'Heavy Prog'  as mentioned before obvious spacey hints here - Pink Floyd as a reference at first but also art rock elements and jazzy keyboard - nice music ... our team will validate this ... ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: November 26 2009 at 10:05
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thank you, rivertree. it is more than what we expected. we will post in the next days the rest of the album material, just to give you more "space" to work with. gruesse aus Bukarest |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: November 26 2009 at 13:43
Most of the vocalists in Bucharest are very young and probably not into prog, but who knows... Did you know that Travka disbanded and their awesome vocalist, George Gadei, is now available? |
Sorman wrote:Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: November 26 2009 at 13:51
| had no idea. thanks for the tip, we would love to have him on board. happen to know George's whereabouts? you seem to be knowledgeable about our scene. how come? |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: November 26 2009 at 13:58
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Well I'm not French, check out my username. I'll try to get his telephone number for you. Would you also be interested into having an announcement posted on some Romanian music forums that I know? I could do that.
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Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: November 26 2009 at 14:08
any help is much appreciated. if you like we can take it privately (you can email me at [email protected]). about local communities, we used already rgc, unfortunately, is full young metallers who can "growl"  anyway, thanks for caring. |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: December 12 2009 at 23:17
| good stuff. |
Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: January 12 2010 at 02:05
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hi guys, any news on the validation process? thanks alot. sorin |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: January 12 2010 at 03:55
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Hi Sorin -- once you guys put out a pro-style CD you can be considered for addition to PA, and I'm sure the Space/Psych Team would consider you.. here for more info, good luck ;
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35133 - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35133 |
Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: January 20 2010 at 07:08
ok, thanks for your patience and sorry for not paying close attention to the post. we'll return.
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Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: January 27 2010 at 23:52
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Lookin' forward to your terrific official debut Sorin. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: August 26 2010 at 04:09
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Hi guys. just a quick word to let you know we finally managed to get our debut album. the CD is on distribution locally for now only physically. we are in the last stages to putting it up in an electronic media store as well. we'll keep you posted. Echo |
Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: August 26 2010 at 04:24
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Let me write the first review for your debut shot. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: August 26 2010 at 04:49
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i am really looking forward to your review. we put a lot of work and passion into this but i am aware that this is just the beginning. and as all fresh things there is much room for improvement, so, any opinion, comments, etc. will only help us make better music. thank you very much indeed, |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 01:00
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Good news! The band has released the debut as a digital album, and they are now eligible for addition. http://itunes.apple.com/album/the-dream/id394628601 - http://itunes.apple.com/album/the-dream/id394628601 |
Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 02:34
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Thanks Alex. Indeed we are for sale these days . Not only digital. Also in plastic on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Dream-Echo/dp/B004D4YET2/ref=sr_1_8?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1291278433&sr=1-8 Just for briefly catching up, we have officially launched the album in Bucharest, on 12th Nov. Organized a live show, quite nice (lasers, fog, the works), invited media guys. it worked well. Subsequently, had a live TV show on the TVRM channel and a live show on Radio 3Net channel. And yesterday participated with interview and album material on Student FM radio channel. Quite a busy and interesting month. all the best, sorin |
Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 02:39
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Hi, Sorin. We Psychedelic Prog Team have rechecked your album (great stuff!) and you may find your place in Crossover subgenre. Your songs have definitely mainstream rock essence tinged with Floyd-ish Psych & sweet Heavy flavour. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: December 22 2010 at 17:20
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And Echo have been cleared for addition in Crossover subgenre. Crossover Team is preparing for addition currently ... please wait a moment. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: January 05 2011 at 04:44
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And... added! ../artist.asp?id=6129" rel="nofollow - Echo |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: January 05 2011 at 04:51
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wow that was a long time coming, congrats Echo |
Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: January 05 2011 at 05:06
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> Thanks Alex.
------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Sorman
Date Posted: January 07 2011 at 07:08
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Thank you, Keishiro and Alex (but not only), for your sympathy and support. For us, being part of PA, it is another Dream come true. Keep it up on PA, for the benefit of this great and perennial music genre. Best wishes for the New Year! Sorin/ECHO |
Posted By: dethrider6666
Date Posted: January 08 2011 at 08:47
| Really great stuff keep up the good work, awesome sound. |