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mxz174

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Topic: Prog Rock meets Hip-Hop in Calypso Unraveling
Posted: August 04 2014 at 13:18

Awesome review of this album from Colorado Music Buzz Magazine here: http://www.colomusicbuzz.com/michael-zucker-calypso-unraveling/

Check it out! Full album available for download here: http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling

mxz174

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Posted: July 08 2014 at 16:48

Heads up guys, you wanted a reminder so here it is. The album is out!
Thanks for the interest guys, give this a listen if you want something different and rather unique.
Totally different approach and direction for me, but I think some prog fans will still enjoy it!

http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling

mxz174

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Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:17

hahahaha yeah man that was the idea! I was like - if I'm going to do a 'rap' album I better make the cover ridiculous.

mxz174

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Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:16

Awesome! Also I know I said that the free shirt deal is only for US and CA orders (and I see you're from Germany) but I'll make an exception if you change your mind and decide to take a chance on the pre-order. Not a bad deal for only $5! ;)

Gallifrey

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Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:13

Dude. That album cover. It's like the worst combination of cliche prog symbols and terrible southern hip hop photoshop

I love it

http://thedarkthird.bandcamp.com/

Mind_Drive View Drop Down

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Posted: June 25 2014 at 13:52

ah, didn´t know u where an progrock artist in the first place..

im interested in the wohle album and will come back in 2 weeks then Smile

It's just a ride... <3

mxz174

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Posted: June 25 2014 at 12:47

I totally understand where you're coming from. This album is a departure from my previous works (which are mostly all straight prog rock - haha now that is an oxymoron!).

Not every track on this has rapping and most tracks have at least some guitar. it's a combination of prog rock songs, pop songs, funk songs and yes rap/hip-hop songs.

I usually only post in PA once an album is released, but this one comes out in just two weeks. Then the whole thing will be available to stream. I just thought some PA peeps might want to check out the pre-order since for only $5 you get the full record but also a free shirt shipped to you!

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Posted: June 24 2014 at 17:01

it´s pretty experimental for a hiphop song but i doubt that you will convince the progcommunity to consider this as progressive (i tried it years ago with a jazz-infuenced reggaeband and failed miserably ^^)

besides, i would suggest that u provide some more listening samples because many ppl might like to hear moar before they buy an album Smile

It's just a ride... <3

mxz174

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Posted: June 24 2014 at 16:52

Hi all! I've just posted my new hip-hop-prog record! All of the drums were recorded direct from vinyl break beat records.
This album is almost 2 years in the making.
Only $5 to pre-order and the first 5 pre-orders get a free MZ shirt shipped to you! (only US or CA orders)

Have a listed to the single 'Cut Throat' and drop me a line if you dig it!

Thanks so much for all the great support over the years guys!

http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling

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mxz174 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 13 2012 Status: Offline Points: 71	Topic: Prog Rock meets Hip-Hop in Calypso Unraveling Posted: August 04 2014 at 13:18
	Awesome review of this album from Colorado Music Buzz Magazine here: http://www.colomusicbuzz.com/michael-zucker-calypso-unraveling/ Check it out! Full album available for download here: http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling

mxz174 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 13 2012 Status: Offline Points: 71	Posted: July 08 2014 at 16:48
	Heads up guys, you wanted a reminder so here it is. The album is out! Thanks for the interest guys, give this a listen if you want something different and rather unique. Totally different approach and direction for me, but I think some prog fans will still enjoy it! http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling

mxz174 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 13 2012 Status: Offline Points: 71	Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:17
	hahahaha yeah man that was the idea! I was like - if I'm going to do a 'rap' album I better make the cover ridiculous.

mxz174 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 13 2012 Status: Offline Points: 71	Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:16
	Awesome! Also I know I said that the free shirt deal is only for US and CA orders (and I see you're from Germany) but I'll make an exception if you change your mind and decide to take a chance on the pre-order. Not a bad deal for only $5! ;)

Gallifrey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 15 2011 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 588	Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:13
	Dude. That album cover. It's like the worst combination of cliche prog symbols and terrible southern hip hop photoshop I love it
	http://thedarkthird.bandcamp.com/

Mind_Drive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 06 2009 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 389	Posted: June 25 2014 at 13:52
	ah, didn´t know u where an progrock artist in the first place.. im interested in the wohle album and will come back in 2 weeks then
	It's just a ride... <3

mxz174 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 13 2012 Status: Offline Points: 71	Posted: June 25 2014 at 12:47
	I totally understand where you're coming from. This album is a departure from my previous works (which are mostly all straight prog rock - haha now that is an oxymoron!). Not every track on this has rapping and most tracks have at least some guitar. it's a combination of prog rock songs, pop songs, funk songs and yes rap/hip-hop songs. I usually only post in PA once an album is released, but this one comes out in just two weeks. Then the whole thing will be available to stream. I just thought some PA peeps might want to check out the pre-order since for only $5 you get the full record but also a free shirt shipped to you!

Mind_Drive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 06 2009 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 389	Posted: June 24 2014 at 17:01
	it´s pretty experimental for a hiphop song but i doubt that you will convince the progcommunity to consider this as progressive (i tried it years ago with a jazz-infuenced reggaeband and failed miserably ^^) besides, i would suggest that u provide some more listening samples because many ppl might like to hear moar before they buy an album
	It's just a ride... <3

mxz174 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 13 2012 Status: Offline Points: 71	Posted: June 24 2014 at 16:52
	Hi all! I've just posted my new hip-hop-prog record! All of the drums were recorded direct from vinyl break beat records. This album is almost 2 years in the making. Only $5 to pre-order and the first 5 pre-orders get a free MZ shirt shipped to you! (only US or CA orders) Have a listed to the single 'Cut Throat' and drop me a line if you dig it! Thanks so much for all the great support over the years guys! http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling