Sphere³ (UK): JR/F - A glaring ommission!!

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Yes indeed, a glaring ommission from the site, and I have to thank our prolific prog reviewer Richard (richardh) for bringing it to my attention earlier on today. Of course it never even entered my head that this fine band would not already be on progarchives, so I've never bothered searching for them...But sure enough - I checked today, and there is just a huge gaping hole on the 'S' page where Sphere³ should be.  
That's not to say they weren't suggested before - Hugues (Sean Trane) posted about them here in Sept 2008: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52052, and before that Alan (Chopper) in Nov 2006: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30683, and they do get mentioned in the JR/F team thread (1st October 2008) with an opinion posted that they belonged on the site somewhere, and that JR/F was probably the best place for them.

So, with that in mind - this is going to be a doddle...isn't it? 

But there again, they aren't even on jazzmusicarchives at the moment...Hmmm, I wonder???  

Okay, lets start off at http://www.myspace.com/sphere3, from where this biography is taken:

"Sphere³ (Sphere Cubed) are a four-piece instrumental group from London. The music they create is an innovative blend of intense rock and intricate jazz-fusion; music full of surprises, drama and energy.

Originally formed in the 1990s, Sphere³ have been constantly evolving ever since. Starting out as a five-piece progressive rock band with vocals, they have since become a fully instrumental ensemble exploring many musical genres, and blending them all into a unique sonic experience all of their own.

Sphere³ have played extensively around the U.K. and Europe. In concert, they have gained a strong reputation for their powerful and dynamic live performances, and have played with several legendary progressive rock acts, including The Flower Kings, Magnum, Focus and I.Q.

The band's current line-up features Steve Anderson on guitars (also with Grey Lady Down and The Room), William Burnett on bass (previously also with Psychoyogi), Neil Durant on keyboards (also with IQ), and Jamie Fisher on drums/percussion (also with ReGenesis, Santo El Diablo, and collaborations with Carrie Melbourne, Katie Melua’s producer Steve Sale, Samantha Fox, Charlie Bicknell, Celloman, Larp, The Guvnors, The Incredibly Strange Film Band, and opera singer Melinda Hughes)."

The Album - "Comeuppance" (2002)

"An exciting and eclectic range of compositions, its ten tracks encompassing rock and metal, through funk, jazz & fusion, to classical and ambient moods."

Steve Anderson / guitars
William Burnett / bass
Neil Durant / keyboards
Jamie Fisher / drums

Past members:
John Almark - drums
John Duncan - vocals
Pete Fisher - drums
Frank Watson - drums

Influences: King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Level 42, Rush, Yes, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Genesis, Return to Forever, Sting, Änglagård.

Discography:
Demo (1992); cassette
Signatures (1994); cassette EP
Paralysis (2001); 3-track CD EP

...And of course:
Comeuppance (2002); CD album (Original Release Date: October 1, 2002).

1. A Good Example of Arbitrary Presumption (6:20)
2. Shrimp.SN (4:07)
3. Sidewalking (4:38)
4. Natural Light (5:41)
5. First Kiss (5:44)
6. Eat First, Ask Questions Later (3:15)
7. An Unusual January (5:47)
8. December Gaze (8:38)
9. Tapestries (2:41)
10. Paralysis (5:58)

Total Time 52:49

They have also had tracks featured on several sampler CDs released by their former record label Cyclops.

Now we go over to YouTube to listen to this fine album:

Or if you want them as an auto-playlist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCNpOwjQTDk&list=PL0B7559DBFCC8C53F

Listen to the album in full on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sphere3/music/albums/comeuppance-17851460

See also:
https://www.facebook.com/sphere3
http://www.sphere3.co.uk
http://www.sphere3.co.uk/sounds (three tracks via soundcloud embedded player)
https://soundcloud.com/#sphere3 (the same three tracks)
http://www.last.fm/music/Sphere3 (four tracks)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere3

Finally some live tubes:

"A Good Example Of Arbitrary Presumption" The Spirit of 66, Belgium, 2008:

"Lights Going Down" The Spirit of 66, Belgium, 2008 

"An Unusual January" Living Bar, Brixton, 2007 :

"Paralysis" The Spirit of 66, Belgium, 2002:

"The Beanbag Song" Living Bar, Brixton, 2007 :

OK, I think we got the gist of it... 

This band has already been mentioned before in the JR/F team thread, so now I'm off to 'bump' the topic there! 

Edit: Added to their chart...Fingers crossed, but I have every confidence these guys will be added this time round! 

Edited by yam yam - May 30 2013 at 19:37

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yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7064	Topic: Sphere³ (UK): JR/F - A glaring ommission!! Posted: May 30 2013 at 14:36
	Yes indeed, a glaring ommission from the site, and I have to thank our prolific prog reviewer Richard (richardh) for bringing it to my attention earlier on today. Of course it never even entered my head that this fine band would not already be on progarchives, so I've never bothered searching for them...But sure enough - I checked today, and there is just a huge gaping hole on the 'S' page where Sphere³ should be. That's not to say they weren't suggested before - Hugues (Sean Trane) posted about them here in Sept 2008: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52052, and before that Alan (Chopper) in Nov 2006: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30683, and they do get mentioned in the JR/F team thread (1st October 2008) with an opinion posted that they belonged on the site somewhere, and that JR/F was probably the best place for them. So, with that in mind - this is going to be a doddle...isn't it? But there again, they aren't even on jazzmusicarchives at the moment...Hmmm, I wonder??? Okay, lets start off at http://www.myspace.com/sphere3, from where this biography is taken: "Sphere³ (Sphere Cubed) are a four-piece instrumental group from London. The music they create is an innovative blend of intense rock and intricate jazz-fusion; music full of surprises, drama and energy. Originally formed in the 1990s, Sphere³ have been constantly evolving ever since. Starting out as a five-piece progressive rock band with vocals, they have since become a fully instrumental ensemble exploring many musical genres, and blending them all into a unique sonic experience all of their own. Sphere³ have played extensively around the U.K. and Europe. In concert, they have gained a strong reputation for their powerful and dynamic live performances, and have played with several legendary progressive rock acts, including The Flower Kings, Magnum, Focus and I.Q. The band's current line-up features Steve Anderson on guitars (also with Grey Lady Down and The Room), William Burnett on bass (previously also with Psychoyogi), Neil Durant on keyboards (also with IQ), and Jamie Fisher on drums/percussion (also with ReGenesis, Santo El Diablo, and collaborations with Carrie Melbourne, Katie Melua’s producer Steve Sale, Samantha Fox, Charlie Bicknell, Celloman, Larp, The Guvnors, The Incredibly Strange Film Band, and opera singer Melinda Hughes)." The Album - "Comeuppance" (2002) "An exciting and eclectic range of compositions, its ten tracks encompassing rock and metal, through funk, jazz & fusion, to classical and ambient moods." Steve Anderson / guitars William Burnett / bass Neil Durant / keyboards Jamie Fisher / drums Past members: John Almark - drums John Duncan - vocals Pete Fisher - drums Frank Watson - drums Influences: King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Level 42, Rush, Yes, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Genesis, Return to Forever, Sting, Änglagård. Discography: Demo (1992); cassette Signatures (1994); cassette EP Paralysis (2001); 3-track CD EP ...And of course: Comeuppance (2002); CD album (Original Release Date: October 1, 2002). 1. A Good Example of Arbitrary Presumption (6:20) 2. Shrimp.SN (4:07) 3. Sidewalking (4:38) 4. Natural Light (5:41) 5. First Kiss (5:44) 6. Eat First, Ask Questions Later (3:15) 7. An Unusual January (5:47) 8. December Gaze (8:38) 9. Tapestries (2:41) 10. Paralysis (5:58) Total Time 52:49 They have also had tracks featured on several sampler CDs released by their former record label Cyclops. Now we go over to YouTube to listen to this fine album: Or if you want them as an auto-playlist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCNpOwjQTDk&list=PL0B7559DBFCC8C53F Listen to the album in full on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sphere3/music/albums/comeuppance-17851460 See also: https://www.facebook.com/sphere3 http://www.sphere3.co.uk http://www.sphere3.co.uk/sounds (three tracks via soundcloud embedded player) https://soundcloud.com/#sphere3 (the same three tracks) http://www.last.fm/music/Sphere3 (four tracks) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere3 Finally some live tubes: "A Good Example Of Arbitrary Presumption" The Spirit of 66, Belgium, 2008: "Lights Going Down" The Spirit of 66, Belgium, 2008 "An Unusual January" Living Bar, Brixton, 2007 : "Paralysis" The Spirit of 66, Belgium, 2002: "The Beanbag Song" Living Bar, Brixton, 2007 : OK, I think we got the gist of it... This band has already been mentioned before in the JR/F team thread, so now I'm off to 'bump' the topic there! Edit: Added to their chart...Fingers crossed, but I have every confidence these guys will be added this time round! Edited by yam yam - May 30 2013 at 19:37

richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 29474	Posted: May 31 2013 at 01:41
	Obviously I support this So where? I suppose is the question I don't have many albums that are 'jazzy' or jazz related but i reckon this one is. Could be Jazz rock/fusion as mentioned. However I looked to see where my nearest reference point Anders Helmerson is categorised and for some reason he is under 'symphonic prog' which is odd to me. Aside from all that it is a rather nice album

chopper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 13 2005 Location: Essex, UK Status: Offline Points: 20032	Posted: May 31 2013 at 04:18
	I'd forgotten about this. They are jazz/fusion as far as I remember, definitely not symphonic!

Easy Money Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 11 2007 Location: Memphis Status: Offline Points: 10679	Posted: June 05 2013 at 05:41
	Wrong again Mr yam yam, we do have them at jazzmusicarchives.com http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/default.aspx Edited by js (Easy Money) - June 05 2013 at 05:43

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7064	Posted: June 05 2013 at 08:42
	A search on there the other day revealed nothing, but yes - it does now.

Evolver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover & JR/F/Canterbury Teams Joined: October 22 2005 Location: The Idiocracy Status: Offline Points: 5482	Posted: July 26 2013 at 12:04
	Cleared for JR/F
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	Cool, Comeuppance is a very nice album
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Evolver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover & JR/F/Canterbury Teams Joined: October 22 2005 Location: The Idiocracy Status: Offline Points: 5482	Posted: August 06 2013 at 16:53
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