Elfhouse - 1978 Symphonic Prog

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   Hi all, 
Elfhouse is a symphonic prog band from 1978 that wasn't allowed into the PA database because the only recording is a 15 minute EP.  I played bass on this recording made at Ayre Studios in San Jose which consists of 2 songs (both with vocals).  "Lifting the Veil" is a 5 minute piece while "Mad Meg" is much more explorative at 9.5 minutes.  The band has been most often described as sounding like a mix of Camel, King Crimson, and ELP.  I think symph prog fans might enjoy this so if anyone is curious, they can check it out on Soundcloud (downloads allowed):

https://soundcloud.com/dennis-m-366105599/sets/elfhouse-1

In 1979, Dennis Pearman the leader of the band (guitar, keyboards and primary songwriter) moved from the San Jose area to Eugene OR and Elfhouse continued on for a couple years (though no other studio quality recordings exist).  Always curious to hear anyone's impressions of my first prog band 

Edited by The.Crimson.King - March 08 2016 at 11:18

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The.Crimson.King Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 29 2013 Location: WA Status: Offline Points: 4596	Topic: Elfhouse - 1978 Symphonic Prog Posted: March 08 2016 at 11:16
	Hi all, Elfhouse is a symphonic prog band from 1978 that wasn't allowed into the PA database because the only recording is a 15 minute EP. I played bass on this recording made at Ayre Studios in San Jose which consists of 2 songs (both with vocals). "Lifting the Veil" is a 5 minute piece while "Mad Meg" is much more explorative at 9.5 minutes. The band has been most often described as sounding like a mix of Camel, King Crimson, and ELP. I think symph prog fans might enjoy this so if anyone is curious, they can check it out on Soundcloud (downloads allowed): https://soundcloud.com/dennis-m-366105599/sets/elfhouse-1 In 1979, Dennis Pearman the leader of the band (guitar, keyboards and primary songwriter) moved from the San Jose area to Eugene OR and Elfhouse continued on for a couple years (though no other studio quality recordings exist). Always curious to hear anyone's impressions of my first prog band Edited by The.Crimson.King - March 08 2016 at 11:18
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Atavachron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65266	Posted: March 08 2016 at 19:24
	^ It's excellent, like a prog Spinal Tap. And I mean that in the very best way. Love the break at 1:58 in 'Lifting the Veil', very U.K.
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DamoXt7942 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Joined: October 15 2008 Location: Okayama, Japan Status: Offline Points: 17493	Posted: March 09 2016 at 17:28
	What a fantastic symph! Love it.


kjtheguitarist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: February 14 2016 Location: Korea, South Status: Offline Points: 58	Posted: March 09 2016 at 20:55
	Really cool. Thank you for bringing this.