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Clavian 
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 Posted: December 15 2017 at 04:22 |
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Italian prog!
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jayem
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Posted: December 08 2017 at 13:47 |
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Fred Frith wasn't there !
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: December 01 2017 at 05:35 |
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Nice write-up and don't worry you have nothing to fear. This post/review will still be here tomorrow/next month/next year.
The review was removed because the album doesn't feature in our database. It'd be like writing a review for Phil Collin's Face Value under Foxtrot simply because Phil isn't listed here. I understand where you are coming from but if Prog Archives condoned this form of reviewing we would end up with some very strange writings filling up the frontpage. No worries though as you found another outlet for your review. |
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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.”
- Douglas Adams |
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bertolino
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Posted: December 01 2017 at 04:07 |
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It is, i know, an unusual way to insert myself on this topic. As a french speaking person i will try my best to express my dilemma; the question is how let people here know about an album that ,while definitely not qualifying to Prog Archives, is of HUGE interest to most prog archives readers. This concerns the famous "Cinq saisons " by Harmonium so highly ranked here. I've just edited my old review but as it has been erased from the front page review, there's no hope it could reach the masses... So i reproduce it here , hoping it will receive some attention and understanding. It is no news for all Québecois, but three years after the fact, i haven't seen a word yet on this site. So here i go:
I'm a quebecois. I've written a review of this magnificent album years ago, speaking mostly of his social influence for a whole generation at that time.. As a guest, i supposed that, after a while, especially for frequently reviewed records, the older ones are suppressed. So , apart of repeating myself about his well deserved rank amongst the greatest prog achievements, quite uncommon for it's "obscure small area origin" amongst the UK , US and other RPI ones, i wish to add this time great news for those who fell in love for the band and don't know yet. You may know that, after a third record, Harmonium disbanded. Some, still more informed, have heard that it was mainly caused by mental fragility of their charismatic leader, Serge Fiori. Recently he has publicly discussed the fact that a specific drug experience had caused a still damaging kind of paranoia which to this day, prevent him to come back on stage. Very sad story indeed. After a duo, and a solo album, less and less interesting ones, that was it for him. Years of inner errance, ashrams, meditations had led him to a kind of peacefullness. Now here is the great news. In 2014, having in his mind sufficiently recover,with a bunch of songs about his inner experiences, mortality or illness of his parents, overall matters of an aging life, and helped by one Marc Perusse, a musician / producer responsible of some of the best pop/ crossover quebecois records of the last twenty years, he just came back with a solo album simply titled "Serge Fiori". If some of you think Harmonium doesn't qualify as prog', then forget any chance that "... Fiori" will get here anytime soon. Which is a shame in due respect to the administrators. That's why i'm posting this as this seems the only way to duly inform those that can't get enough of the Harmonium sound. Because while "Fiori" is not prog at all, it still has all the ingredients that made Serge's music great. First song ,"Le Monde Est Virtuel" is a tribute to the classic Harmonium sound, acoustic guitars, that typical line of bass, more in line with the first record, or the happier, upbeat moments of "Les cinq saisons". Then the fifth song is simply a gift of heart: Serge duets with Monique Fauteux, member of the third incarnation of the band; on "L'Heptade" that's her who is featured on "Le Corridor", apart of all her work as back vocalist all along the record. The song, entitled "Jamais", is simply gorgeous, shivers gauranteed. "Seule" adress his mother's alzheimer in such a sensible and moving way, you are bound to endless tears. Same goes for "Laisse moi partir" (let me go), about his father death. All very sad matters but in true Fiori's fashion, hope is there and the best is kept for the end: "Si bien" (so fine) and his coda "Epilogue" close the record in true uplifting fashion. And how is his singing will you ask? Because true Harmonium lovers mainly enjoyed Fiori's vocal charisma. One of the nicest, most moving voice in prog or any genre for that matter. To the point that many of you, english speaking, don't give a damn about not understanding the lyrics, not even mentioning that there's always much wordless vocalising in Fiori's music. Here's the true magic: he hasn't lost anything! As an aging sixtygoer, think Peter Gabriel, his voice had lowered a bit, his comfort zone has narrowed, but he still can nail any of the falsetto pitch he tries. And the converted know how much it is part of the most beautiful aspect of his music. I don't know if this review will be remove. I will adress this as a post as soon as i will submit it. I wish P.A . administrators will understand that it simply transcends the rules. It's a cause of heart, of love. We all need a Serge Fiori in good health, willing maybe to come back to stage for a last ride. Like an improbable classic genesis reunion. This is , in my mind , a matter of the true mystic of Prog music. Thanks for your attention. |
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45 years of prog listening and still movin'
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António Dias
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Posted: November 23 2017 at 14:44 |
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I recommend the album "10000 anos depois entre Vénus e Marte" 1978 from José Cid. A portuguese album, quite unlikely but it's a great record!!!
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ProgAlia
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Posted: November 11 2017 at 10:44 |
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this makes me shiver , excellent discovery !!
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mrlintonsamueldawson
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Posted: November 11 2017 at 07:56 |
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I just found a new german prog concept album I'd like to recommend. Style and concept remind me of Steven Wilsons hand.cannot.erase.
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pmcosta
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Posted: August 01 2017 at 10:41 |
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Damn Virgin Black is nice!
Sorry to repeat my post guys, but maybe this is the best place to recommend this band. Just two songs, from the same album but completely different styles, like a real prog band  ESFERA - White: ESFERA - Black:
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JPWOWS
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Posted: July 21 2017 at 08:35 |
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I should like to recommend We're All In This Together by IT, which has just received a great review on these very pages.
Also, Black Science by Machines Dream. http://progressivegears.bandcamp.com I will happily admit that I own this label :-) |
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jayem
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Posted: June 07 2017 at 15:03 |
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ratracer
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One more vote for Promenade. I would strongly recommend listening to Promenade and their album "Noi al dir di noi", starting with the song "Il Secondo Passo", perhaps. My favorite track is "Athletics" but that is really a marathon at a sprint pace, maybe too much to start with. It will probably sweep you away as it did to me. But the whole album is great... They are a new band, coming from Genoa, Italy, with young and very talented musicians, playing and creating high quality progressive music, with a highly coherent and very well played sound, without trying to sound like other bands, but making complex arrangements, intertwining classic influences with jazz rock ambiances that create surprisingly good melodic and intelligent music. It is always great to discover great music from young bands in this day and age. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEYJ_87x9EM&list=PLozD3aRiYtH6ukMXuCrghfYYwhJ89Aq4oI would also recommend Amber Foil. It is a one-man ambitious project, from a young guy coming from Portugal with the help of some portuguese musicians, old-timers. Portugal has not a strong tradition in prog (or in any kind of music, I would say) so it takes twice as hard to take up such a task, so here goes... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5CA48Fnats&list=PLdLT4U2cygipiYrSY7Z5XksG3LaeNkOd4 Edited by ratracer - June 04 2017 at 14:47 |
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RoadLASER
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A new album "Devolver" by Lebanese multy-instrumentalist Bader Nana, now living in Kuwait. Less metal, more prog than before.
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Zeropikinz
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Posted: May 15 2017 at 13:28 |
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Jungle-Six Coachmen From Casablanca/Spring In Shanghai (2006, 2cd-Records 1984-1991)
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carlons
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Posted: April 10 2017 at 15:07 |
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Hello, let me introduce myself my name is mark, I would advise an Italian band that I could hear the band FESTIVAL is called during VERUNO EVELINE's DUST, very interesting!!!!!!!
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onevoicemusic
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Posted: April 09 2017 at 17:20 |
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NEW ALBUM from singer/songwriter/prog solo artist onevoice (Dan Costello from New York). Thanks to all who check this out and listen! :D
Bandcamp - https://onevoiceofficial.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-union Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onevoice-564473473585979/ |
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Shiny globe
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Posted: April 06 2017 at 13:38 |
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Yes it is! Superb singer. Voyager burns, surfs and dashes into it stately
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progmetalfanuk
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Posted: April 05 2017 at 10:45 |
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Voyager from Australia is definitely worth checking out! They have a new album coming out too..very soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doi60r3pniA
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jayem
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Posted: March 31 2017 at 06:09 |
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(Tears of joy) OOOH YESSSS Mr Leary Thank you !!
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timothy leary
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jayem
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Posted: March 19 2017 at 03:28 |
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Very cleanly performed, intense music above.
Here's one a bit messy / out of tunish band, but I enjoy the vibe very much
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