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schizoidman 
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Joined: March 25 2006 Location: Los Angeles Status: Offline Points: 460 |
 Posted: September 08 2013 at 12:02 |
Agree. I listed two of their tracks, Scherzo and Trio and Perpetuum Mobile, above, but any of their albums would be what Prog_Traveller is looking for. Link to PA Penguin Cafe Orchestra page Edited by schizoidman - September 08 2013 at 12:02 |
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Cirrusminor
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Joined: September 07 2013 Location: Brescia, ITALY Status: Offline Points: 14 |
Posted: September 09 2013 at 15:30 |
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Electronic: ASHRA, New Age of Earth.
Acoustic (or semi): ITHACA, A Game for All Who Know. I like both. But rememeber: "It doesn't matter as long as it's a bit on the sleepy side". You said... |
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Nous sommes du Soleil
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schizoidman
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Joined: March 25 2006 Location: Los Angeles Status: Offline Points: 460 |
Posted: September 09 2013 at 22:47 |
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This is a great album to relax to: Low Symphony from the Music of David Bowie and Brian Eno by Philip Glass
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schizoidman
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Joined: March 25 2006 Location: Los Angeles Status: Offline Points: 460 |
Posted: September 11 2013 at 14:17 |
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Laurie Anderson's first album from 1982 "Big Science".
Link to PA page: http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=32013
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Xonty
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Joined: June 23 2013 Location: Cornwall Status: Offline Points: 1759 |
Posted: September 11 2013 at 14:29 |
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It depends what sort of prog you want but something folky is "Si On Avait..." by Harmounium. Other stuff is like the Canterbury Scene as already mentioned like Robert Wyatt (especially Rock Bottom) and Caravan - In The Land Of Grey And Pink amongst others. I just forgot another one but I'll edit if I remember
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nichobert
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Joined: September 14 2013 Status: Offline Points: 4 |
Posted: September 14 2013 at 13:45 |
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First post.. Full disclosure..I'm a big fan of Phish.. And lately i've been wondering about some of their more tranquil / graceful / beautiful compositions and improvisational segments and realizing that I'm not aware of much music that it reminds me of. If I had to guess, it would be a baseline of Eno but with a busier melodic superstructure, something like Penguin Cafe Orchestra by way of the Soft Machine or something..
Really, I'm on the lookout for prog/kraut/psych/post-rock bands that sound like any of the following.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7z15ORtarX4#t=407 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=1QFP6h31-9Q#t=337 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gybxcC7QNWk#t=578 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RIM-MHZtC4Q#t=489 Any help would be super awesome. Just think.. you could school all the Phish nerds out there who either have no idea where this sound comes from, or just aren't telling me ;) |
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aapatsos
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Posted: September 14 2013 at 17:48 |
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Just came back from a MOON SAFARI gig - try them out, I would consider them very mellow...
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progbethyname
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Joined: July 30 2012 Location: HiFi Headmania Status: Offline Points: 7849 |
Posted: September 15 2013 at 18:22 |
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I don't believe I mentioned Vangelis's El Greco album.
It's actually one of his best works. I highly recommend this album. I've listened to it playing on my stereo so many nights while I fall asleep. It's a very relaxing album. Mellow in every sense of the word. :) |
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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kenethlevine
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Prog-Folk Team Joined: December 06 2006 Location: New England Status: Offline Points: 8951 |
Posted: September 15 2013 at 20:05 |
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surprised I haven't weighed in on this one yet.
Anyways, here is my list. Lots of Italians in there, with some Germans and Brits, only a few Americans AMAZING BLONDEL - most of their 1970s albums, but not "Bad Dreams" ANGELO BRANDUARDI - Cogli la Prima Mela and La Pulce D'Acqua" Camel - A Nod and a Wink (they have quite a few mellow albums but most have heavier passages. I can't recall any on here) IL CASTELLO DI ATLANTE - Sono lo Il Singnore Delle Terre a Nord Celeste - Principe di un Giorno Cooperativa della Latte - Il Risveglio Corde Oblique - all Dead Can Dance - Into the Labyrinth Decameron - Say Hello to the Band Dice (Germany) - Dice in Space and Within vs Without Next Part Earth and Fire - Song of the Marching Children and Atlantis Eden - Erwartung Enbor - Enbor Eris Pluvia - Rings of Earhly LIght MAGMA (the Argentinian group) - both albums, great but hard to find Faun - Licht Faveravola - Contea Dei Cento Castagni Daniel Gauthier - Above the Storm Hostsonaten - Mirrorgames Illusion - THrough the Fire Jade Warrior - Way of the Sun James McCarty - Out of the Dark Midlake - Trials of Van Occupanther and Courage of Others Mr Gil - I want to get you back Home Mr Toad - Trench Art Sally Oldfield - most of her work to 1983 Oloferne - s/t Le Orme - Uomo di Pezza, Felona and Serona, Florian, Il Fiume, Elementi and Infinito are all pretty mellow and very good Pearls before Swine- Use of Ashes Pererin - Haul Ar y Eira and Teithgan Ptarmigan - s/t Renaissance - Ashes are Burning (except last couple minutes), Turn of the Cards, Scheherazade, Novella Rousseau - Retreat Snowdonia - Pallas Strawbs - Sandy and the Strawbs, Dragonfly (apart from the epic), From the Witchwood Alan Stivell - Renaissance de la Harpe Celtique and Reflets David Sylvian - Gone to Earth and Secrets of the beehive Aldo Tagliapietra - nella pietra e nel vento Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear Stefano Testa - Una vita Una baleina blanca y altre cose Tir na Nog - Tear and a Smile Transience - Sliding White Willow - Ignis Fatuus and Sacrament Woven Hand - Mosaic (very disturbing but pretty mellow) Edited by kenethlevine - September 15 2013 at 20:08 |
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ghost_of_morphy
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Joined: March 08 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2755 |
Posted: September 16 2013 at 10:30 |
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I was listening to Flags by Patrick Moraz and Bill Bruford last night. That was pretty mellow.
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Guldbamsen
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Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23104 |
Posted: September 16 2013 at 11:22 |
I hope you return to the site  If for nothing else to check out these, may I say, fantastic recommendations of mine (hoho) First of all, what you need is some Krautrock. I'm not sure if you know the style, but it is far more than the avantguarde brand of music, many people convey it as. For a Phish fan, you can't go wrong with Agitation Free. In fact, this should be your new favourite band methinks. Here are some clips for ya: How about some Yatha Sidhra? That is, if you can handle a little sheepheard's flute...: Or perhaps the wonderful laid-back stylings of Popol Vuh's Letzte Tage, Letzte Nacthe: Gila's debut is also fabulously soothing and psychedelic: I'm thinking you probably already know The Grateful Dead, but if you haven't yet dived into their discography, then I heartily recommend the live albums called Dick's Picks. Here's Dark Star: Let me know what you think of these. I've got a truck load more where they came from. Cheers David |
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams |
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someone_else
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 05:07 |
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I am listening to Nosound's Afterthoughts right now. Rather dreamy stuff, a bit on the quiet side of the Porcupine Tree spectrum.
May be worth checking out. It's on progstreaming.com now. |
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timothy leary
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 11:15 |
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David Minasian.......Random Acts of Beauty
Camel...........Rajaz Gazpacho........Night
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Guldbamsen
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Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23104 |
Posted: September 20 2013 at 17:29 |
Needn't look any further
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams |
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AnonymousLoner
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Joined: September 12 2013 Location: Torture chamber Status: Offline Points: 40 |
Posted: September 20 2013 at 17:35 |
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Anyone know any bands or songs very similar to Pink Floyd's "Breathe In The Air"? Also, in general, something either extremely mellow or something that's only somewhat mellow.
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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything."
~ Plato |
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AreYouHuman
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Joined: April 12 2013 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 470 |
Posted: September 20 2013 at 21:46 |
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^Here’s a thread that might be of help:
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77868&KW=pink+floyd&PN=1 Edited by AreYouHuman - September 20 2013 at 21:46 |
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neonblack
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Posted: April 25 2017 at 14:26 |
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Storm Corrosion
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