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Posted: March 26 2007 at 09:51

GOURISHANKAR can be checked on their MySpace page!

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Posted: March 29 2007 at 10:02

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Posted: March 29 2007 at 14:18

That is really good stuff Prog-jester, I like it a lot. But I can't decide what type of prog genre that is. It is good Thumbs%20Up

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Posted: March 29 2007 at 16:24

He-he, we should maintain the "Good Prog" genre.I vote for GENESIS and MARILLION to be included there first!!!

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Posted: March 29 2007 at 16:28

Prog-jester wrote:

He-he, we should maintain the "Good Prog" genre.I vote for GENESIS and MARILLION to be included there first!!!

Along with Rush and then this really good Russian stuff! Big%20smile

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Posted: March 29 2007 at 16:35

progismylife, APPLE PIE's samples can be found on this thread's page 6 top.Click on the band's name and then on opening the link - on songs' titles. 2-min low-quality samples is not quite enogh, but they would give you a first impression..

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Posted: April 07 2007 at 06:36

New INFRONT's MySpace page - updated!

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Posted: April 07 2007 at 10:10

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Happy New Year to everyone first of all!
I always wanted to start this thread.Not only because I'm living in post-USSR country and still feeling myself at one with all other post-USSRs countries(as 90% of them do either) spiritually and even musically...

I discovered Russian/USSR/post-USSR Prog this year, and this is one of my biggest discoveries up to date.Each band I became aware of, impressed me a lot - not because "wow, we can make Prog!" , but because this Prog is REALLY that great and different from other bands I heard!

Hey thanks for the great post & good list! When I was in Odessa 2 years ago I asked about "Russian" (FSU) prog, but the music they had was all from westerm Europe! (Genesis, Oldfield, Yes etc. Now I know what to look for!
Just to mention/recommend -

LITTLE TRAGEDIES - pure brilliance for keyboard-prog fans! Imagine ELP mixed with a bit of Prog-Metal and Russian Romance tradition!!!Bombastic musicianship and excellent melodic feeling! LT are to release their new DOUBLE album this spring, so Erik - be prepared!

EXTROVERT - I ain't great Prog-Metal fan, but these guys made me forget about it!Imagine classical DREAM THEATER with a bit of Scandinavian Prog, Art Rock, Russian Ballad etc throen in there! Guys are to release their second album later this year, promising to provide more original sound and manner...I'm going to post interview by me with their bassist (Max) in Interview Forum soon!

DISEN GAGE - instrumental and experimental!Melodical and challenging!Imagine 80s Crimson mixed with Art Rock, Russian music, elements of avant and improvised Prog and wrapped into elegant form of instrumental pieces!You know what I'm going to say further, don't you?Yes, these ones are to release their new one soon TOO!!!

INFRONT - I've already wrote a bio,and I hope this amazing Art Rock band to appear here soon!Imagine an instrumental mix of ANEKDOTEN, INDUKTI, some Post-rock/metal and Fusion marked with outstanding Melodic feeling!Check their free samples here!

AVTOGRAF - essential Legend of Russian Art-Rock(from powerful Hard-Rock/Sympho-Prog of early albums to Pomp-Rock/Neo-Prog of later ones)!They re-united last Summer to make a tour(just check the DVD!), and hundreds of their fans are praying for the new album!!!

NYL - the only Russian Neo-prog band I know, and it's very good.Solid structures, great musicianship, nice mixture of Hard/Art-Rock in Kansas/Styx/Queen type with Arena/Pendragon/IQ Neo-Prog.They're working on their new album hoping to release it during the year.

ESTHETIC EDUCATION - these guys are from Ukraine, and they play a mixture of Modern Prog with DOORS-like cheerful bluesy insanity.Elements of everything are mixed in highly talented outfit's music.Check their music here (click MUSIC and then SONGS).Begin with their only studio album FACE READING and then check single and live release

FLEUR - mellow sophisticated music played mostly on acoustical instruments(recent albumis a bit more modern).Imagine a mixture of PAATOS with MOSTLY AUTUMN with Gothic flavour.FLEUR is from Ukraine too, and their CDs are avalaible on Prikosnovenie label.Listen to some songs here(click on MUSIC and then on songs' names).I plan to add them here too!

KARFAGEN - instrumental symphonic prog from Ukraine, influenced by CAMEL and ALAN PARSONS.Well-recorded and written,this is my favourite release from Russian/Ukrainian Prog from the year 2006!Check them at Unicorn rec' site where some samples avalaible.

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I remember somebody asked what is going to be the Discovery of 2007...maybe, someone from the above-mentioned?

give me some time to rest and I'll continue!
Also I have some explanations why there is so little prog in Russia/post-USSR!

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Posted: April 07 2007 at 12:36

???

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so, freebird?..

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Posted: April 09 2007 at 04:36

Some news - there's a new Russian Prog-SUPER group BATISPHERE formed. Here we have ex-INFRONT keyboardist, NYL's drummer, KOSTAREV GROUP-related bass-player and guitarist Mike "Zoso" whom I personally know

No songs or site yet, but I'll keep you informed on them!

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Posted: April 09 2007 at 06:55

APPLE PIE's interview added!

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Posted: April 09 2007 at 07:23

I am listening to new Karfagen album now, and must admit it's better that their first. It is not overly complex, but it's a very beautiful symphonic work, and more varied that their debut. Initial impression of an easy listening gradually disappears on second and third spin. Masterfully played and pure pleasure to listen to. Recommended.

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Posted: April 09 2007 at 07:30

Thanks Eugene for killing my fears! Hope to get it soon!

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Posted: April 09 2007 at 10:39

Has anyone mentioned Lost World? I just got their "Awakening of the Elements" (2006) CD and it is EXCELLENT! It is completely instrumental and some absolutely wonderful stuff. Very intricate. Think Kansas (Magnum Opus or Myriad) in a blender with Mahavishnu Orchestra and Dixie Dregs. Wild and wonderful stuff. There are some very classical elements evident as well.

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Posted: April 09 2007 at 10:47

artguyken wrote:

Has anyone mentioned Lost World? I just got their "Awakening of the Elements" (2006) CD and it is EXCELLENT!

Yes - artguyken - it has been mentioned here some weeks ago.
Agreed - "Awakening of the Elements" is very interesting stuff Clap

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Posted: April 09 2007 at 12:07

Very good! Yes, think of UK or KANSAS meets 80s CRIMSO!

and I've just watch FROMUZ DVD, what a show! Excellent. gonna rate it soon!

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Posted: April 09 2007 at 14:08

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Very good! Yes, think of UK or KANSAS meets 80s CRIMSO!

and I've just watch FROMUZ DVD, what a show! Excellent. gonna rate it soon!

Thanks, Prog-Jester! Fromuz did an excellent job in Mexicali recently at the Baja Prog Festival in pleasing the crowd. Is there anyone following this thread who was able to attend Baja? [Satellite & Indukti (Poland) were also there.] I'm going to try to get some excerpts from the "Audio Diplomacy" DVD up on youtube.com soon so that people can get a glimpse of the band in action.

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Posted: April 10 2007 at 09:19

^ it would be great!

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Posted: April 16 2007 at 07:12

APPLE PIE and THE GOURISHANKAR added!!! Guys, your reviews utterly needed!

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Posted: April 19 2007 at 18:30

Say Igor, has anyone here mentioned Aviva and their recent release through Musea called Rokus Tonalis? Instrumental heavy keyboard driven prog. I am now begining promoting their addition to PA. See the threads in the collab zone for more discussion.

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