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Meltdowner 
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 Topic: Vive La France
Posted: March 18 2016 at 11:37 |
 The.Crimson.King wrote:
Meltdowner wrote:
I finally listened to them all! I gave a second vote to Shylock, along with Pulsar it was the best discovery for me. Clearlight is nice too. |
All of them? Wow! I hereby award you the Croix de Guerre for your dedication to exploring French prog  |
Thanks  I have a list of 25 French Prog albums to check now 
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Sagichim
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Posted: March 18 2016 at 11:32 |
I love all these albums except for Wakhevitch which I don't have. The real Standouts for me are:
Plat Du Jour Atoll Shub Niggurath Ange Clearlight Arachnoid Magma Shylock
And so many others...
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The.Crimson.King
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Posted: March 18 2016 at 11:03 |
Meltdowner wrote:
I finally listened to them all! I gave a second vote to Shylock, along with Pulsar it was the best discovery for me. Clearlight is nice too. |
All of them? Wow! I hereby award you the Croix de Guerre for your dedication to exploring French prog
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Meltdowner
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Posted: March 18 2016 at 06:44 |
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I finally listened to them all! I gave a second vote to Shylock, along with Pulsar it was the best discovery for me. Clearlight is nice too.
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The.Crimson.King
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Posted: February 09 2016 at 11:29 |
I expected Shub and Magma to lead the way, but super happy to see Pulsar making such a strong showing...they were my gateway band into Frog Prog 
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dr wu23
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Posted: February 09 2016 at 10:11 |
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I actually own some of those......I'll go with Pulsar- Strands,....always liked their albums.
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someone_else
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Posted: February 09 2016 at 04:30 |
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Clearlight Symphony.
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Prog Geo
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Posted: February 09 2016 at 03:16 |
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Shub Niggurath
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Sonorous Meal show every Sunday at 20:00 (greek time) on http://www.justincaseradio.com
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The.Crimson.King
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Posted: February 08 2016 at 14:11 |
Guldbamsen wrote:
You're not the only one buddy. I remember the first time I heard Igor. My mind simply didn't know what to make of it. Truly felt like being dropped down the rabbit hole. I love him to bits now though.
Btw I copied your poll idea 
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Just checked it out...Great poll! I've not heard a single one of your albums
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: February 07 2016 at 17:03 |
The.Crimson.King wrote:
Guldbamsen wrote:
Plenty of faves on this list Dennis - kudos on your taste in French prog (even if you're missing Heldon's Stand By).
I voted for the funk-zeuhl of Plat du Jour (Stevie Wonder's French brothers), Ange's Caricatures, Shub, Clearlight Symphony, Magma, The Strands of the Future and Igor Wakhevitch's completely baffling yet at the same time monstrously beautiful Docteur Faust. |
Thanks Dave! I'm with you on Docteur Faust...the 1st time I heard it I was like, "am I really hearing what I think I'm hearing?" Next thing I knew I was listening over and over like a prog moth attracted to a flame of sonic psychosis |
You're not the only one buddy. I remember the first time I heard Igor. My mind simply didn't know what to make of it. Truly felt like being dropped down the rabbit hole. I love him to bits now though.
Btw I copied your poll idea
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“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.”
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akaBona
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Posted: February 07 2016 at 16:59 |
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Magma
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Carcharodon
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Posted: February 07 2016 at 13:37 |
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Magma from this list... but Eskaton, Gong and Heldon were also great! Let's not forget about Eider Stellaire, Art Zoyd, Nyl, Weidorje, Cheval Fou, Etron Fou Leloublan, Ame Son, Honeyelk...
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Guy Guden
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Posted: February 07 2016 at 04:21 |
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I agree that Heldon should be on the list. Also Wapassou and Malicorne.
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Cristi
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Posted: February 07 2016 at 00:21 |
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wow, a lot of bands, I don't care for some, don't know a few.
Ange and Carpe Diem are the ones I like the most.
No vote, I have to try listening to the albums I don't know (from this poll).
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Atavachron
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Posted: February 06 2016 at 21:33 |
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I've heard about ten of these; voted Pentacle La Clef des Songes
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HackettFan
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Posted: February 06 2016 at 20:16 |
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Atoll and Ange are the only two bands I recognize. The only one I actually own is Atoll - L'Arignee Mal. I ought to see about changing that.
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GKR
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Posted: February 06 2016 at 18:24 |
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Jean Cohen Solal, Triode, Dun and Alpes & Catherine Ribeiro are the few french groups I enjoy.
Edited by GKR - February 06 2016 at 18:28
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: February 06 2016 at 18:00 |
Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:
Of those Shub Niggurath
Honorable Mention Eskaton PoiL Aquaserge One Shot Unit Wail Setna Art Zoyd Jean Louis Etron Fou Leloublan Dun Weidorje Eider Stellaire Xing Sa Moving Gelatine Plates |
Now that's a list! And those are examples why France is right near the top of my fav countries when it comes to Prog music. From the original list which is also excellent I would say Plat Du Jour's self titled album would be my vote if I had just one. So many great albums there though.
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octopus-4
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Posted: February 06 2016 at 14:26 |
moshkito wrote:
Hi, Alan Stivell should be in that list ... but if you can ot voe for two or three, it's no fun! "Au Dela Du Delire" for me! |
Good call.
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I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution
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The.Crimson.King
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Posted: February 06 2016 at 13:57 |
Guldbamsen wrote:
Plenty of faves on this list Dennis - kudos on your taste in French prog (even if you're missing Heldon's Stand By).
I voted for the funk-zeuhl of Plat du Jour (Stevie Wonder's French brothers), Ange's Caricatures, Shub, Clearlight Symphony, Magma, The Strands of the Future and Igor Wakhevitch's completely baffling yet at the same time monstrously beautiful Docteur Faust. |
Thanks Dave! I'm with you on Docteur Faust...the 1st time I heard it I was like, "am I really hearing what I think I'm hearing?" Next thing I knew I was listening over and over like a prog moth attracted to a flame of sonic psychosis
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