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Saperlipopette! 
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 Posted: May 24 2019 at 07:17 |
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You could do worse than checking some of these out: Ange - Au delà du délire (for a start) Le Orme (Collage and their three next albums) Campo Di Marte - st (as you mention that Biglietto-song) Peter Hammill - Over as a start since you mention Refugees. After the short opening track its all very beautiful and melanholic - or sad. |
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AKDiamond
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Posted: May 24 2019 at 06:09 |
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Whoa, you all are great, thanks!! Will check these out and get back.
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richardh
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Posted: May 24 2019 at 00:27 |
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Emerson, Lake and Palmer -first 4 studio albums or start with the live triple album Welcome Back My Friends. (Ignore everything after 1974) UK (everything but there isn't much just 2 studio albums and a couple of live albums but they are all good) Aphrodites Child - 666 (massive album) Kansas - s/t debut and Song For America Mike Oldfield - first 4 albums (up to and including Incantations) Vangelis - Heaven and Hell (this might appeal to you if you like Rick Wakeman) Jethro Tull (anything up to about Heavy Horses) that takes care of the seventies! 80's and onwards is hard. IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic (this is classic and could be a lost seventies gem if I didn't know better) Eloy - Time To Turn ( this is a personal fave of mine , if you like a lot synths in your prog check it out) Par Lind Project - Gothic Impressions (again could be a lost seventies classic) In general you will probably enjoy the Swedish prog bands more than a lot of the English prog . Anglagard is a no brainer and also the very recent All Traps On Earth - A Drop Of Light is a modern classic. Also check out Wobbler. I'm done! |
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Sentient Ear
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 22:13 |
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I'll put in a word for Catapilla, particularly their self-titled album. It's adventurous and intense, with some jazzy sax and really unique female vocals that feel very much ahead of their time.
Family - Music In a Doll's House is a 1968 classic well worth checking out. The melodies often carry over a positive 60s vibe but there's an edge to the music that sets it apart and adds an extra dimension or three. The vocals and the layering and alternating of instruments give it a very distinctive tone. Quella Vecchia Locanda has some really beautiful melodies and exquisite instrumentation all without getting long-winded or overly dramatic. I can't go without making a case for modern prog. Give Haken's The Mountain a try sometime - it has some passages that are rather reminiscent of Gentle Giant and there's a good range that keep things interesting, so even if you don't like one song you might still find something to enjoy along the way. It's not too heavy and not too polished, and has earned a prominent spot in the prog community since its release. Since you mention liking Gabriel, I'm curious, how do you feel about Up? If you enjoy it, that may a sign that you may find it worthwhile exploring modern music a bit more.
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noni
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 20:30 |
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Greenslade Brand X Nova...Italian band from the 70s. Has members of Brand X on one of the albums  The Enid... More classically orientated The Long Hello ( Members of VDGG) Twelfth Night Pendragon Edited by noni - May 23 2019 at 20:32 |
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Barbu
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 18:49 |
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Logan
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 17:51 |
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Since you wrote "I don't like prog metal nor neo prog, or most modern music, sorry! I'm not into too heavy nor too polished" I think that various recommendations here won't do it for you.
Here's one to try: Eventually you're going to have to try Magma (if you haven't already). ;) But right now that might be throwing you off the deep end. |
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Dellinger
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 17:10 |
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OK, I think Renaissance might work for you (Ashes are Burning, Turn of the Cards, and Scheherazade... or the live Carnegie Hall). Marillion, specially the first four with Fish. Transatlantic, specially The Whirlwind. Big Big Train, specially English Electric.
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dwill123
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 17:08 |
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Everybody here knows I'm going to recommend something by David Sancious.
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AFlowerKingCrimson
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 15:35 |
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You said you first got into prog a few years ago but based on your list it looks like you are really a fan from the old days. Anyway, I couldn't help notice that there really isn't anyting on your list from after the 70's so here are a few post seventies bands to try out:
Marillion Porcupine Tree -start with the mid to late 90's albums if you like early Pink Floyd The Flower Kings Spock's Beard Transatlantic Echolyn Big Big Train -popular recent band IQ Also, if you like PFM give Banco a try. They are an older Italian band from the 70's who are back with a new album. Also, you didn't mention Kansas. Much more to them than their few radio hits. I suggest "leftoverture" and their other 70's albums. Very prog. You will be surprised if you only know them for their classic rock staples. |
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Atavachron
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 15:25 |
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Very specific taste, maybe -- Duncan Mackay  National Health  Yezda Urfa  Dice  U.K.  The Web  Pentwater  Good luck ! |
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Foxprog
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 15:22 |
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So lets make some kind of list then :) Balletto di bronzo - introduzione, such a great italiano song Renaissance - Song of schereazade, you don't see female prog rock singers that often Peter Hammill - A louse is not a home Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn part 1 (Dark room, put headphones at maximum and enjoy an experience of a lifetime) Robert Wyatt - Rock Bottom (not an easy album to get into, dark prog at it's finest) Opeth - Faith in others, undeniable newborn classic, please listen this one. Edited by Foxprog - May 23 2019 at 15:23 |
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AKDiamond
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 14:51 |
A bit too manic 80's for me, but I do like that they are upbeat and fun. Thanks for the recommendation!
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AKDiamond
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 14:38 |
A bit too much of an instrumental mashup for me, with lots of sounds of classic prog. Certainly skilled and interesting though, with some cool sounding moments, thanks!
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AKDiamond
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 14:29 |
Super interesting, thank you! Added to my Spotify. I could use a little more singing or melody, personally, but it definitely has a lot of good stuff to explore. Not one for a casual listen though, I think.
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AKDiamond
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 14:04 |
I totally agree with you, in principle, but I just don't find as much that I like from recent years. I think part of it is the production techniques, and part of it is the feeling of "knock-off" versions of things already done.
Just listening to "Tower One." Don't love the "clean" production or close-mic'd vocals, and the drummer is a bit heavy, but the guitarist is cool for sure. Thanks for the recommendation! |
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verslibre
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 13:36 |
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Sounds like Saga is a band you'll like!
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King of Loss
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 12:47 |
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BaldFriede
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 12:38 |
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Hrychu
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Posted: May 23 2019 at 12:19 |
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Check out The Flower Kings. It's a modern band, yeah... but their style is reminiscent of the classic sound. TBH I think people should be more open to new music cause by limiting their taste to just the classic age they miss out a lot of great stuff.
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