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rushfan4 
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 Topic: Michigan Progressive RockPosted: March 12 2008 at 20:32 |
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I have added Sufjan Stevens to the list of Michigan prog artists. I am not familiar with him, but I have seen his name mentioned on PA from time to time. I'm not sure what category he would fall under, prog folk or something else. And to be honest I am not sure if he is prog, although he does have his supporters. Anyhow, here are a couple of links. There seems to be a number of MySpace pages, but I am not sure if any of them are official or not.
Sufjan Stevens http://asthmatickitty.com/musicians.php?artistID=5 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=275755913
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 03 2008 at 00:36 |
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Indiana Prog Bands: Ethos http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=547 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=47853657
Dead Meadow http://www.deadmeadow.com/ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=4685368 I think this is a stretch because they appear to be an LA band located in Wash D.C. area but when I do a search on Indiana their name comes up with a quote that an entire album was recorded in a barn in Indiana. Not sure which one because I can't seem to find that after I click on it. So what the heck, I haven't heard of them so maybe somebody will want to talk about them.
Everything Now http://www.myspace.com/everythingnow
Umphrey's McGee http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=308696596 Well known jam band. Website says they are Chicago based, but they are originally from South Bend, Indiana.
And lastly I did a search on Progressive and Indiana on MySpace and it came up with 10 pages. Not sure if anything of interest and it is time to go to bed so I don't have the time to look for any good stuff but maybe there is something there.
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stonebeard
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 18:56 |
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OK, now let's try Indiana.
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Avantgardehead
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 16:55 |
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Thought Industry
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http://www.last.fm/user/Avantgardian
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Prog-jester
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 16:39 |
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here I am in limbo...
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zicIy
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 14:54 |
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Discipline, i guess ...
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bhikkhu
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 14:04 |
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SRC was kind of a cult band, based here in Ann Arbor. My Aunt had a copy of the debut when I was a kid. She was at U of M in the late '60s, so she must have seen them. They also of course played the Detroit area. That's an interesting fact. Considering that the underground rock scene there at the time was MC5, and Iggy Pop, these guys decided to do psychedelic. http://www.humvee.net/src/ |
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 13:05 |
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Thanks Micky. Any listens? Any opinions or comments?
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 12:42 |
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H.T., I am listening to Distant Shores and it sounds very much like many progressive bands of the 70's. I think based on what I am hearing on this album they should be included on PA. But, as is, this is just my opinion, and your opinion is more knowledgeable in these matters than mine.
Who is SRC? I am not familiar with them.
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bhikkhu
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 11:33 |
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It is debatable whether these guys are prog or not. My policy is not to dabble in Proto, or Related bands, but that is because thay are usually big names. SRC was a very cool psych band from this area. Their 1968 debut can stand up to any of the psych classics of the era. Over the next two albums they moved closer to prog.
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avestin
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 11:29 |
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I see three bands I like up there:
Discipline (which is making a comeback this year), fantastic dark, VdGG influenced progressive rock
Thought Industry who had stunning 3 first progressive metal albums before changing direction
Larval who I added to PA is the creation of Bill Brovold and who's doing interesting avant-rock, sometimes with a post-rock touch.
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 02 2008 at 11:24 |
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I have added Northwind, a band from my hometown of Sterling Heights to my list. Here is their biography from their website:
The original Northwind band was founded in 1968 by Roland Ernest and Jan Stepka.
They were inspired originally by bands such as the Doors, Cream, the Moody Blues, the Beatles, and Procol Harum. Northwind was later heavily influenced by ELP, Yes, King Crimson, and Genesis. Echoes of these styles are found in the Distant Shores recordings. The band went through four membership changes. The first incarnation had drummer Steve White. In 1970 they created and performed an original rock opera entitled “Looking Back.” In 1972 they recorded an untitled demo album featuring the song “Last Day at Lokun.” Tom Iacaboni replaced Steve White on drums when Steve left the band to pursue the guitar. In 1974 Tom, Jan and Roland recorded the world famous (in collectors' circles) Northwind demo album in Roland's family's basement. This album is often erroneously referred to as “Woods of Zandor.” Tom was at heart a jazz drummer, and when he left Tim Cahill joined on drums and percussion. For a short period, Bob Pascoe contributed his rock guitar to Northwind's sound. Northwind then performed mostly in clubs and created a reputation in Canada. This period largely had the band playing covers of other rock bands' material. In 1977 returning to original music, Roland took over guitars and the band added the talents of Rob Foster on wind instruments. In 1978 the band recorded their magnum opus “Distant Shores” in Roland's family's basement in Sterling Heights, Michigan. One song, “Just Yesterday,” was released as part of a local radio station's compilation of Detroit area bands' music entitled “Home Grown.” Tim Cahill's religious calling conflicted with his perception of the rock and roll lifestyle leading him to leave secular musical performing. Howard Wells joined the band on drums and percussion for rehearsals while Roland and the band's manager Ron Geddish vainly persued a record contract. Northwind broke up in 1978 largely because of this failure. In the end, the “Distant Shores” songs were never performed outside of Roland's basement. |
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Drew
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Posted: March 01 2008 at 17:42 |
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Oh- for sure!  |
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King Crimson776
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Posted: March 01 2008 at 17:37 |
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^^ they're way to good to be called prog, dude. Some people do, but I wouldn't.
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 01 2008 at 17:35 |
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Are they even Prog?????
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King Crimson776
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Posted: March 01 2008 at 17:33 |
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you guys, please. to be determined #5 owns everything else on this list.
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 01 2008 at 17:26 |
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Interesting. I agree with you that it isn't as good as Presents of Mind, which is an awesome album. No long epics like Window Dressing. They needed to add a minute and a half to Hide and Seek to get it to 10 minutes and then we could talk epic.
 I think that Sacred and Mundane is a pretty good song, but Alex's contribution is hardly recognizable in comparison to his contribution to PT, but it is still a good song. Landscrape and Hide and Seek are good songs as well but I suppose that none of them really are stand out tracks. Oh well, I guess it is too bad that you don't enjoy the new album as much as I do, but at least you do like the band and their other releases so that is great. |
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Drew
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Posted: March 01 2008 at 17:09 |
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There is nothing new to offer. There is no way it is as good as Presents of Mind, or there are no stand out tracks like there are on Window Dressing (title track) Plus, the Alex guest appearance was wasted. Tiles needs to learn from Porcupine Tree on how to have Alex use his ability.  |
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Leningrad
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Posted: March 01 2008 at 17:06 |
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I'm going with Larval on this one.
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 01 2008 at 17:06 |
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I really enjoy their new album. It is too bad to hear that you are disappointed with it. If I might ask, why is it a huge disappointment?
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rushfan4 wrote:
Don't think I've heard of those.. .as soon as I finish this album. I'll take some listens.