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    Posted: October 16 2006 at 14:06
HI, guigo:

Ok, I'll. There are so many topics... it was easier to talk right here, but I got your point and you're right.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 13 2006 at 14:39

My good friend Tarcisio,

Have you thought in navigating through our forums? Wink Leave this topic only for Arion and visit other fine places here in PA.

In other words: dê um bordejo por aí, uai!
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 13 2006 at 14:26
Hi, Memowakeman:

Just got a CD from a mexican band called Cast. Beyond Reality is really a great album, it quite surpised me. Do you know any other albums from this band you recommend?

thanks a lot

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 09 2006 at 13:04
Hello, Cesar:

I just read your review about the band Aisle. You got me curious about it and I asked for the CD. I'll write when I get it.

Thanks for the recomendation!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 02 2006 at 19:36
Originally posted by memowakeman memowakeman wrote:

I have listened to the album and i think it´s pretty good!


Hi, Memowakeman:

I'm really glad you liked it. I was lucky to see the band live and I can tell you they play exactly like the CD, but unfortunatly the record does not reproduces the whole performance (specially the charismatic singer Tânia Braz, who also used to dance during the instrumental breaks, giving a hint of her time as a flamenco and classic dancer). But anyway, it's good to know that Arion's music reached your country. I hope they live up to your expectations.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 02 2006 at 19:24
Originally posted by erik neuteboom erik neuteboom wrote:

Hello Tarcisio.
 
Thanks, good to hear your positive remarks about Aries, this band deserves more attention!
 
I just told in my thread about symphonic prog that during the progrock evening I organized last Friday your band Arion was embraced, lots of symphomaniacs intend to buy it Thumbs Up But we had a discussion about the category, in the end somebody said 'neo-symphonic prog' Wink


Hi, Erik:

Yes, I think Aries should get more attention. I loved it, very good music, I keep listening to it over and over.


It must have been very cool the progrock evening. I wish I was thereTongue. Well, some people would say Arion is neo progressive when they hear two of the guitar solos (namely on Eyes Of Time and Land Of Dreams). they do ressemble Steve Rothery style, but that's it. The rest is quite symphonic and I see no traces of neo prog anywhere else. But really it does not surprise me. I've seen a lot of bands that I would say it's more symphonic than neo prog, and they are included in that category and that includes Nexus. So I think its a matter of opinion more than anything else. It seemes that very few people are willing to accept new bands in that "top" label, isn't it?

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 02 2006 at 15:43
I have listened to the album and i think it´s pretty good!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 02 2006 at 15:05
Hello Tarcisio.
 
Thanks, good to hear your positive remarks about Aries, this band deserves more attention!
 
I just told in my thread about symphonic prog that during the progrock evening I organized last Friday your band Arion was embraced, lots of symphomaniacs intend to buy it Thumbs Up But we had a discussion about the category, in the end somebody said 'neo-symphonic prog' Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 02 2006 at 13:47
Hi, Erik:

I Loved the Aries CD! Very, very good. It was a nice surprise.Thanks for the recommendation.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 29 2006 at 14:42
Hi, Erik:

I just heard Nexus Metanoia CD and I found it really outstanding! Although I still think Arion is better (at least in the originality and lead singer topics) I have a place in my heart for them. I thank you for the recomendation. It is always a pleasure to find such great bands to hear and it's a pity so few people have the opportunity to do so. People like you are a great help to spread the word. Keep on the excellent work.

Thanks for posting my opinion in your thread. It's only sincere.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 29 2006 at 08:02
Well, Tarcisio, my secret is that I have a progrock database with more than 2000 reviews I have written in the last 15 years for several progrock magazines and progrock sites. For my symphonic prog thread I compile these reviews out of my progrock database, it's a less time-sonsuming than first listening and then writing as you presumed Wink Nonetheless, it takes a lot of time to make all those specials but it is fun and I am very pleased with all those positive reactions, like from you Thumbs Up
 
Bacamarte is from Brazil, do you know that awesome band?
I am looking forward to your reviews!
 
By the way, I have posted your reaction in my thread, OK?


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 29 2006 at 07:15
Hi, Erik:

Your prog thread is really amazing, I wonder how you do it and when you find time to hear, avaliate and write it a!l!LOL

Anyway,m thanks for the recomendations. I got Metanoia form Nexus and I'll be reviewing it soon, I'm waiting for Aries to arrive.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 28 2006 at 11:56
Tarcisio, thanks for the compliments, how good to read that my thread about symphonic prog pleases you Thumbs Up
 
My recommendations for bands with female singers: Italian band Aries is great and also Nexus, especially the album Metanoia and let's not forget Bacamarte with the 'classic' Depois Do Fim Clap !


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 28 2006 at 09:21
Hello, Erik:

I visited you r music thread, very interesting and lots of new bands! Congratulations for the great and patient work. I like prog bands with female singers. If you know many of them around could you tell me which one's you think are the best?

Thank you very much

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 27 2006 at 13:11
If you click on Active Topics, you can find the Prog Music Lounge, the first choice, then you will find my thread entitled Symphonic Prog Appreciation Thread, on page #1 I have selected all progrock specials from countries like Spain, Italy, Japan, USA, ... etc. I hope you will find it, lots of recommendations Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 27 2006 at 07:45
Helol, Erik:

Yes, I think different people and different opinions will always appear. I still think the best of them is not really their obvious 70's influences, but the mix with brazilian roots. That gave them a sound of their own. Maybe is a little hard to find all the small details and nuances. At least it took me some time to fully appreciate it.  Anyway, it is always good to hear other opinions.

By the way, how can I find your thread? What's the music lounge?

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 26 2006 at 15:21
Hello Tarcisio.
 
Yes, our reviews were quite different in several ways, also the rating. To me the music sounded more modern and accessible than I had expected and also the atmosphere was in general more close to early Marillion than Yes or ELP, I had expected a more typical Seventies sound. But both reviews are positive and I hope it will seduce other progheads to discover Arion. And I hope you will visit my thread about symphonic prog in the Prog Music Lounge, it is loaded with recommendations Wink


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 26 2006 at 13:39
Originally posted by erik neuteboom erik neuteboom wrote:

Hello Tarcisio.

That Arion CD must be really good to please me if there is no Mellotron on it .. Wink

I remember another wonderful Brasilian symphonic rock band using much Grand piano, that was Loch Ness on their album Prologue, this evoked a lot of tension with the harder-edged electric guitar Thumbs Up

I hope to hear your comment on my review...
 



Hi, Erik:

I just read you review. Well, I'm glad you liked the record, although I don't really agree with everything you wrote. I still think they're very much a symphonic prog band, but I also understand it takes some time to get all the subtleties their music offers. They're only different. On the surface the CD really sounds a bit neo progressive in some parts, so I reckon other reviewrs opinions. Anyway, I'm glad you wrote the review, it's far better than mine!

And  yes, they do not have a mellotron on the album, but as long as I remember during one of their shows I saw Sérgio Paolucci playing and old ARP String Essemble synthesizer which, I think, it's the same he plays on record and this instrument is also part of the prog history, isn't it?

I'm looking forward to hear some of the bands you mentioned on the review. I'm really curious about them.

Thanks for writing and I hope we can talk more soon

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2006 at 18:18
Originally posted by Tarcisio Moura Tarcisio Moura wrote:

 
TM,
 
The * is used because there is information missing for the band. Smile


HI, Guigo:

If there's any information missing, I'd be glad to give it. But really, is it the case? I think everything that was asked was provided. Anyway, if so, just ask.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2006 at 10:23

Hello Tarcisio.

That Arion CD must be really good to please me if there is no Mellotron on it .. Wink

I remember another wonderful Brasilian symphonic rock band using much Grand piano, that was Loch Ness on their album Prologue, this evoked a lot of tension with the harder-edged electric guitar Thumbs Up

I hope to hear your comment on my review...
 


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