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    Posted: April 08 2023 at 12:57
I like his work with Empire, too, except when it sounds like Yes. But yes, I get it :)
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5 stars 2018: Tony Banks - Five - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrOS9uTOtsdpvMYZqpdZmGwKpzNQlgQaE

Tony Banks' Renaissance - the movie score that never was, sounding almost as good as Ennio Morricone! Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

Banks worked with Wang Chung? Those has beens? Did enjoy their Fire In The Twilight though. To Live and Die in L.A. was an interesting soundtrack album also. But Banks with Wang Chung? What next, Hackett with Air Supply?

If you're still unsure about Tony Banks & Wang Chung together, then maybe you haven't heard the epic  Island in the Darkness. Thumbs Up
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A Curious Feeling is a masterpiece, The Fugitive is somewhat okay, everything else is boring fluff.


When writing this I hadn't yet listened to his soundtrack albums and since then I've developed a small fondness for the soundtrack to The Wicked Lady (a film I've never seen and don't have a particular interest in seeing). The orchestral side is a letdown, just a lot of cheesy generic Hollywood stuff, but the first side is a solid set of crossover prog instrumentals that's worth hearing in its own right.
I've never seen The Wicked Lady film either, but I really like the soundtrack. Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by Mirakaze Mirakaze wrote:

A Curious Feeling is a masterpiece, The Fugitive is somewhat okay, everything else is boring fluff.


When writing this I hadn't yet listened to his soundtrack albums and since then I've developed a small fondness for the soundtrack to The Wicked Lady (a film I've never seen and don't have a particular interest in seeing). The orchestral side is a letdown, just a lot of cheesy generic Hollywood stuff, but the first side is a solid set of crossover prog instrumentals that's worth hearing in its own right.
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Soundtracks has always been my favorite. It finally got a remaster after being OOP for decades.

I like The Fugitive, too. It has a couple cool instrumentals.

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A Curious Feeling, Smallcreep's Day, Spectral Mornings: The three of them belong together in my book.
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A rare video of Tony Banks on lead vocals from The Fugitive album. Look out for the funny moment when Tony's keyboard nearly topples off its stand and he catches it just in time. Smile

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Banks worked with Wang Chung? Those has beens? Did enjoy their Fire In The Twilight though. To Live and Die in L.A. was an interesting soundtrack album also. But Banks with Wang Chung? What next, Hackett with Air Supply?
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Originally posted by Deadwing Deadwing wrote:

Listening for the first time A Curious Feeling and i'm surprised.
It's a better album than "...and then there were three", at least as a first impression.
There's an old proverb:- A Tony Banks album in the hand is worth three 1980's Genesis albums in the bush, or something like that. Smile
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Listening for the first time A Curious Feeling and i'm surprised.
It's a better album than "...and then there were three", at least as a first impression.
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

^ please hand over your prog badge LOL
 
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Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Thinkin about getting his “A Chord too far” 4CD boxset he released 4 years ago I believe.
 
There's also an 8-disc Tony Banks box set available, titled "Banks Vaults 1979-1995". You'd probably need to visit the bank to buy that one though as it's about £65 or $100.
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Thinkin about getting his “A Chord too far” 4CD boxset he released 4 years ago I believe.
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This thread is now in its rightful place, thanks to DamoX. Thumbs Up
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Tony Banks - Needle Time interview, including several clips of Genesis over the years.
 
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

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It's a dubious honour to be the first to post a Britney Spears video on ProgArchives, and who would have guessed she'd turn up on a Tony Banks tribute thread. Wink
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I like the Fugitive. Now I've heard it. Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by Steve Wyzard Steve Wyzard wrote:

 
The Fugitive: A 5-star masterpiece - love it, love it, love it!
 
Maybe I should give The Fugitive another listen, seeing as I only gave the album a modest 3-star rating after listening to it twice, although I'm more often accused of overrating albums. Wink
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A Curious Feeling: Some excellent moments musically, but the lyrical subject matter was far too depressing. I no longer own this album.
 
The Fugitive: A 5-star masterpiece - love it, love it, love it!
 
Soundtracks: Really good, but somewhat monochromatic in a mid-1980's way.
 
Bankstatement: Above average, but a few clinkers. Also not happy with the track sequencing.
 
Still: Below average - a few interesting moments.
 
Seven: Works well as a suite, but could have used a little editing.
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