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   Easy Livin  -- if i get bhikku correctly, he's just trying to breath life into a message board that tends toward idiocy and fandom (as well as that rather uninspiring debate over what "progressive" means)

as for Schizoid Man -- <<disclaimer,:im not a musician, i just like what i hear...>> Isis is one of the forerunning Post-Metal bands; as such it represents an amalgamation in its use of long building arrangements, much in the way of Post-Rock,  but does so with the use of Metal instrumentation and common Metal elements. think moderately slow, meditative, guitar based songs with an emphasis on texture and the utilization of harsh/raspy vocals. thier best album is Panopticon, which is a very addicting album once you get into it, but other good ones are "Oceanic" and "In the Absence of Truth". 

but now i have an Isis question... where do they get their album names from, at least for Oceanic and Panopticon. i ask because both terms yield incredible connection to modern history: Panopticon, unless it is mean to simply mean "ass-seeing" as it literally translates to, could be a connection to Jeremy Bentham's prison design, a design that was supposed to subdue the inmate by making them feel as though they are always under observation (hence the meditativeness and angst of the album, perhaps). Oceanic could mean simply that, a sensation of the oceanic, or it could be a reference to Sigmund Freud who, in "civilization and its discontents", rues the absence of such a sensation in his life (again...seems to tie into the meditative angst of the album...)

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Prometheus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 11 2006 Status: Offline Points: 151	Posted: July 29 2007 at 19:21
	Easy Livin -- if i get bhikku correctly, he's just trying to breath life into a message board that tends toward idiocy and fandom (as well as that rather uninspiring debate over what "progressive" means) as for Schizoid Man -- <<disclaimer,:im not a musician, i just like what i hear...>> Isis is one of the forerunning Post-Metal bands; as such it represents an amalgamation in its use of long building arrangements, much in the way of Post-Rock, but does so with the use of Metal instrumentation and common Metal elements. think moderately slow, meditative, guitar based songs with an emphasis on texture and the utilization of harsh/raspy vocals. thier best album is Panopticon, which is a very addicting album once you get into it, but other good ones are "Oceanic" and "In the Absence of Truth". but now i have an Isis question... where do they get their album names from, at least for Oceanic and Panopticon. i ask because both terms yield incredible connection to modern history: Panopticon, unless it is mean to simply mean "ass-seeing" as it literally translates to, could be a connection to Jeremy Bentham's prison design, a design that was supposed to subdue the inmate by making them feel as though they are always under observation (hence the meditativeness and angst of the album, perhaps). Oceanic could mean simply that, a sensation of the oceanic, or it could be a reference to Sigmund Freud who, in "civilization and its discontents", rues the absence of such a sensation in his life (again...seems to tie into the meditative angst of the album...)
	"Tell me why world, unfathomable and good, The beauty of everything is infinite and cruel." --Kayo Dot

Dim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 17 2007 Location: Austin TX Status: Offline Points: 6890	Posted: July 29 2007 at 17:18
	Uh, how about you explain to me... ISIS


Easy Livin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585	Posted: July 29 2007 at 16:58
	It's a nice thought Bhikku, but I'm puzzled what you think this thread will offer which the biographies and reviews do not already accomplish. What am I missing?

Finnforest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: The Heartland Status: Offline Points: 17240	Posted: July 29 2007 at 16:40
	PFM is an amazingly lush symphonic experience that rivals any of the top English bands in my view. If you like a modern sound, try "Stati". If you're a 70s fan try Storia or Per Un Amico. If you want to see them live try the 2002 DVD live in Japan. PFM doesn't dissapoint too many prog fans.
	...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"

Ricochet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 27 2005 Location: Nauru Status: Offline Points: 46301	Posted: July 29 2007 at 16:03
	Give me an insight of Hectic Watermelon, bitteschön.


bhikkhu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109	Posted: July 29 2007 at 15:59
	There you go. That's a good one to start with. There should be plenty of people around here to tell you everything you want to know about this band. PFM stands for Premiata Forneria Marconi. If I remember correctly, they took the name from a local bakery. As is usually the case with longer names, it got reduced to an anagram. It became so familiar that they even started using just the initials on albums. They were one of the originators of the Italian Progressive movement of the early '70s. They had a lot in common with the British bands (E.L.P, King Crimson, Yes, Genesis), but they also had an element that made them distinctly Italian. They also followed suit, fell into the '80s curse, and released some very poppy music. However, they have bounced back, and are currently recording excellent music again. Their 2006 album, while not sounding much like the '70s material, is one of the best they have ever done. PFM was my first Introduction to Italian prog, and I'm sure others would agree it is a great place to start. I now have many other Italian bands, but Premiata Forneria Marconi will always have a special place for being the first.
	a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com

R o V e R Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 13 2005 Location: India Status: Offline Points: 2747	Posted: July 29 2007 at 15:46
	PFM

bhikkhu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109	Posted: July 29 2007 at 15:31
	My other threads were supposed to be about discussing lesser-known artists, but they were deemed as suggestion topics, and moved. This one will be for the seekers, and will be for open discussion. What artist have you always been curious about, but didn't know where to start asking questions? This will be the place. Ask about anyone, and I encourage all who know to join in with what they have to offer. Any information is welcome. History of a band, related projects, fun facts, live experiences, are all things that can paint a good picture. So to the curious, ask away. To the initiated, here's a chance to flex some prog muscle.
	a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com