Air (French Duo) for Prog. Electronic, Crossover
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Topic: Air (French Duo) for Prog. Electronic, Crossover
Posted By: zdunne
Subject: Air (French Duo) for Prog. Electronic, Crossover
Date Posted: March 12 2011 at 20:27
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I wonder if those on here think they fit on this site, I think they could fit on this site in a few categories as they do have admitted influences of Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd, and Vangelis among others(though many are French film composers). http://en.aircheology.com/galerie_video" rel="nofollow - http://en.aircheology.com/ |
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Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: March 12 2011 at 21:08
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Air won't get in progressive electronic - that's clear as clear skies. However, I wouldn't hesitate to include them in full-blown prog sub, most likely Crossover prog or Space rock - their music is deep, spacey, both vintage and so incredibly innovative, it's much more than it meets the eye on a first sight. Here's their http://www.gepr.net/aa.html#AIR" rel="nofollow - entry from Gibraltar Encyclopaedia of Progressive Rock. But I'm afraid I'm in minority with such an opinion. ------------- |
Posted By: zdunne
Date Posted: March 12 2011 at 21:23
I agree. I think they should also be considered for Crossover, Space Rock, and maybe Prog-Related as well as I was going to include those categories in the title of the thread though it would not fit. |
Air won't get in progressive electronic - that's clear as clear skies.
However, I wouldn't hesitate to include them in full-blown prog sub,
most likely Crossover prog or Space rock - their music is deep, spacey,
both vintage and so incredibly innovative, it's much more than it meets
the eye on a first sight.Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: March 13 2011 at 03:49
| I'm AIR's biggest fan on PA but I don't think we can have them. Their only album that sounds like prog is the Virgin Suicides OST, but I don't think it's enough. |
Posted By: Marty McFly
Date Posted: March 13 2011 at 11:26
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I wouldn't support them.
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Posted By: sarge
Date Posted: March 16 2011 at 23:45
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Most definitely!!! Granted not all their albums may be applicable to electronic/crossover prog, some of their albums like '10000 Htz: Legend' almost remind me of Camel.
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Posted By: sarge
Date Posted: March 16 2011 at 23:47
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Listen to whole way through and tell me thats not prog!
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Posted By: russellk
Date Posted: March 16 2011 at 23:50
AIR's a great band and worthy of inclusion - but well behind many other progressive electronic bands that also won't get a look in. But I'm worried that if they sneak in through the side door - like BATTLES, SQUAREPUSHER, BJORK etc - we'll end up with a de facto prog electronic section scattered through PA but missing the essential bands. Not an argument I'm ever going to win, but I'm with you! |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: March 17 2011 at 01:10
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Posted By: katatonia
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 05:23
| and that's why it's not added yet.some guys consider me a grumpy guy,YEA SURE I AM,when I see Radiohead and Muse added here but Air is waiting for a wind to blow to take them here.they are sure Crossover.I love to degrave such topics.really?not crossover?not added?won't be?do you even AIR? |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 05:35
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Would love to see them on the Archives, I think they'd fit in nicely with bands like the Yellow Magic Orchestra, etc, ie a cool mix of synth-pop, experimental, prog-electronic, etc. I especially adore the icy synths and chilly atmosphere of `Pocket Symphony', I never tire of that beautiful album   Cool cover too 
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 05:38
This. I have most of their albums and spin them regularly. Great band but not prog electronic nor xover as I hear it. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 07:35
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I love their first album, but except for Talkie Walkie, which I like, I haven't heard anything of them. From the albums that I heard they sound like they are a more like a song band, albeit a song band heavily drenched and influenced by prog.
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Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: November 17 2014 at 17:21
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New Suggestion Team have made a strict decision not to alert any evaluation team as for Air in conclusion. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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