Help me with other bands that have these STYLES.
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Topic: Help me with other bands that have these STYLES.
Posted By: Galasek
Subject: Help me with other bands that have these STYLES.
Date Posted: October 12 2016 at 08:02
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I don't know how I started to like progressive rock. I think it happened because I always liked of a special focus more on instrumental songs and also more elaborate. But that's not the case now. * I would like to know if there is another band that has similar characteristics to the style used by the band Barclay James Harvest in their first four albums (before of the Everybody) as a dramatic feeling (Dark Now My Sky, Moonwater, She Said, Galadriel) and the orchestra (When The World Was Woken, Medicine Man, Mocking Bird, Little Lapwing). * Also, if there is any other band that has characteristics similar in style with the band Renaissance. A great and strong piano, along with the bass very well done and the best, the orchestra that, for me, is the center of attention (A Song For all Seasons, Can You Understand (live), Can You Hear Me, Running Hard, Kiev...) Thanks in advance! |
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Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: October 12 2016 at 08:16
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First question:I should recommend at least The Moody Blues. Also The Mandalaband and perhaps Alan Parsons Project. Second question: Probably Curved Air would be great to give a try.
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: October 12 2016 at 08:32
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Harmonium Procol Harum Magenta Solstice |
Posted By: Galasek
Date Posted: October 12 2016 at 10:37
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Kingsnake, In the 70's, Alan Parsons Project is very good. I have almost all albums. Moody Blues have a similar style to the pop, no? Of course that BJH also have this style after the 1974 album and APP also have after the 1980 album. Maybe, the first albums of the Moody Blues were more rockiest... Mandalaband? I will search for more informations... I've heard. When I'm looking for about the two band that I quoted, appear some things about Curved Air. Thanks for your time! |
Posted By: Galasek
Date Posted: October 12 2016 at 11:01
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Cristi, The lyrics from Harmonium are in french? Magenta seems like Unitopia, apparently. Solstice is insteresting. I want listen this violin haha Thanks for your time! |
Posted By: ClemofNazareth
Date Posted: October 12 2016 at 19:59
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You may find Strawbs and The Enid to your liking, and possibly some of Jon Lord's stuff or Isildur's Bane. ------------- "Peace is the only battle worth waging." Albert Camus |
Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: October 12 2016 at 20:07
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if it is dramatic feeling that you want I recommend Van der Graaf Generator. they are, however, not the slightest bit like Barclay James Harvest; they are much more rough and violent -------------  A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: October 12 2016 at 20:52
Yes, Harmonium sing in french. Try their second album "Si on Avait Besoin d'une cinquieme saison". Really wonderful stuff. Oh yeah, I just remembered, for piano based prog you may want to check out Iamthemorning. |
Galasek wrote:Posted By: Galasek
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 11:39
Strawbs and The Enid are more instrumental or have a dramatic feeling? Jon Lord apparently looks like the Hackett's albums. I thought little information about Isildur, But they seem more "cheerful" haha Thanks for your time! |
Posted By: Galasek
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 11:43
Hey, can you suggest me one album? I've heard plenty about them, but I don't know where to start. Thanks for your time! |
Posted By: noni
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 11:44
| Manfred Man Earth Band |
Posted By: Galasek
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 11:48
This is not a problem even. I've heard part of the first album and liked it. Ya very wonderful. Finally someone with a idea focused on the piano! I'll listen with a great care. Thanks for your time! |
Posted By: Galasek
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:01
A old friend listening this band. It seems kind of heavy, no? Thanks for your time! |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:04
heavy? no
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:07
Yes, Harmonium sing in French Magenta sounds like a mixture of Yes and Renaissance. That's why I mentioned them. |
Posted By: Quinino
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:21
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Not piano-based (though both present acoustic & electric), more sax and vocals, but cheerful all-around: http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=5978" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=5978 |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:46
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You should definitely go check out Spring. Kinda like Barclay James Harvest on weed with more mellotron. Should suit your tastes brilliantly methinks. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gqQQ3M35oc0 ------------- “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: noni
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 13:01
Heavy?
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Posted By: Galasek
Date Posted: October 19 2016 at 15:45
Seems like Caravan? |
Posted By: Galasek
Date Posted: October 19 2016 at 15:45
So sorry, think that I said bullsh*t. lol |