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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Just to let all of you who are kind enough to follow this thread and my website, there will be radio silence for the next week, as Mrs Laz and I are off to Valetta on a much needed holiday.

However, some exciting news will be announced shortly after my return. I have accepted an extremely kind offer from Progzilla Radio to host my own radio show, which I am so delighted with. Details to be thrashed out when I return from Malta, and I will announce it here when done 'n dusted.

In the meantime, I am so grateful to all of you for your extraordinary support for my little music venture. It is greatly appreciated!
Congratulations Steve on your new Progzilla Radio career! I can't think of anyone more qualified for the project. I just returned from a 2 week vacation myself and I'm catching up on all the current goodies. Wonderful stuff as usual and the highlight of my mornings. Cheers mate! 
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Now back from holiday and back in the saddle (so, thanks as ever, Steve G for the very kind words), so two new album reviews to ease the week in gently.

First up is New Zealand originating artist, Look to Windward and a compelling album The Last Scattering Surface.

Second, a fascinating study of war and the human condition from French artist Gabriel Keller and Hope Despite Everything.

Both are well worth your attention, so simply take yourselves off to www.lazland.org and click away!

In other news, EMI have refused me permission to post a new video on YouTube discussing The Wall as part of my "Old Album, New Thoughts" series. I had hoped to avoid getting a license from the Performing Rights authority, as the cost in addition to what I pay for the website is pretty prohibitive for what is a non-income making enterprise. However, I do understand that The Floyd are a struggling young band in dire need of their royalties, and there is therefore no bad feeling on my part. I will be exploring doing this series via a podcast, likely in partnership again with Progzilla Radio. I will keep you posted.
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We are getting back into the full swing of things over here at HQ for www.lazland.org, and this evening, we have a real treat with two mighty fine albums reviewed for you.

From Scotland, we have Long Earth and An Ordinary Life.

From USA, we have Turning Virtue and He Held The Sun Captive.

Both are well worth your attention, and all you need do is simply head over to the homepage and click on the relevant button!
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Two brand new album reviews posted this evening at www.lazland.org your advert and bullsh*t free dose of culture.

From America, we have Manic Xpression, and from England we have Northern Faith, this the new project from Tim Hunter, someone many in the prog community will be familiar with.

As ever, take yourselves to my homepage, and enjoy!
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I'm happy to see us Yanks represented with reviews on Turning Virtues, He Held The Sun Captive and Manic Expression (a favorite now)! Who would have thought that we who reside in the land of the orange menace had it in us? Carry on thrilling us, Steve. Cheers.
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

I'm happy to see us Yanks represented with reviews on Turning Virtues, He Held The Sun Captive and Manic Expression (a favorite now)! Who would have thought that we who reside in the land of the orange menace had it in us? Carry on thrilling us, Steve. Cheers.

Land of the Orange Menace?? Surely, you mean Land of the Carmilla, erm, Kamalla, Erm, 'er indoors!!Tongue

There really is some exceptional music out there, and America has been well represented recently!

Next week, a review of the forthcoming Nick Magnus album to tickle your fancies, and I am hoping to finalise details of a new radio show.
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Oh good, more new music to listen to. Thanks Steve! Great job on all the reviews!
The Wheel of Time Turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the shadow.

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Oh good, more new music to listen to. Thanks Steve! Great job on all the reviews!

Thanks Tennyson!
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Okey dokey, another busy night on www.lazland.org with two new album reviews.

First up, the forthcoming release from Nick Magnus, A Strange Inheritance. It is a stunner.

Second, many of you will be familiar with Colin Powell, the new guitarist with Nova Cascade. His solo project, A Multitude of One, has just released Songs From The Inner World, a damned good it is, too.

Both reviews can be seen on my homepage. Simply click on the relevant button!

If there is anyone on this website who has not visited Lazland, why, what the bloody hell is wrong with you? No adverts, great writing, terrific music, culture at the click of a mouse! Get down there! 
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If there is anyone on this website who has not visited Lazland, why, what the bloody hell is wrong with you? No adverts, great writing, terrific music, culture at the click of a mouse! Get down there! 
As with all things in life, Steve. Some people are more enlightened than others. LOL
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:


If there is anyone on this website who has not visited Lazland, why, what the bloody hell is wrong with you? No adverts, great writing, terrific music, culture at the click of a mouse! Get down there! 
As with all things in life, Steve. Some people are more enlightened than others. LOL

Indeed! I will publish news of the radio show tomorrow night - I have just finished editing the first one, and I am knackered!
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Before I give news about the radio show later, first up a couple of new reviews have been uploaded to www.lazland.org this evening.

The first is a fine Irish folk album by Notify trio Breen, Rynne, and Murray with their Odyssey.

Second, we have a duo of albums from notable French elecronic music pioneer, Richard Pinhas, one solo, the other his group Haven. 

Both well worthy of your attention - pop along as ever, and click on the homepage buttons!
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Okay, some exciting news for all my wonderful followers and friends on this forum. As ever, I am extremely grateful to all of you for continuing to support my website. I am extremely pleased that this coming Sunday, 25th August, I will be presenting the first of my regular monthly shows (the fourth Sunday of every month) on the incredible Progzilla Radio. Lazland on Progzilla Radio will go out at 4 p.m. UK time, which is 5 p.m. European time, and a few hours before in the good old US of A.

The show will feature a mix of new and old music, an eclectic mix, and my views, so just like the website, except its on the radio! www.progzilla.com is the place to go, and it would be wonderful if as many of you as possible could join me in the chatroom whilst the show is on. More details of the playlist to follow nearer the time.

Now, you will be aware that I started the Lazland YouTube video channel a few months back. I have been pleased overall with the content and feedback, but I will be cutting back on this content for a while. Firstly, there are only so many hours in the day. Secondly, as far as my passion for introducing new music and artists is concerned via the Ruminations series I started, I think Progzilla is a far better outlet for this. The audience reach will be far higher, and I prefer the medium of radio anyway.

Thirdly, I have run into licensing issues with my Old Albums, New Thoughts series, specifically with EMI and Pink Floyd regarding the third in the series. I won't go into details, but suffice to say that the cost of resolving this is too great for what is a non-earning venture. It is a shame, because I didn't encounter these with the first two Yes videos, which were well received and viewed by a lot of people. Anyhow, the Progzilla collaboration will enable me to continue this series in the form of a podcast. Watch this space. My Pink Floyd The Wall is ready to go out as soon as I am able to upload it, and I think you will enjoy my thoughts on this legendary album.

I will shortly be recording the second of my Marillion: A Life podcasts to be published on Progzilla as well. So, these are exciting times, and I can't wait to get stuck in.

See you Sunday!
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Hi Steve,

I enjoyed my third (or is it forth?) viewing of your video retro review of 90215. I must say that I was immediately dismissive of the album (I know, shame on me), but over time I've put away those feelings and started to zone in on all the musical styles, motifs and great playing that abounds on this album that could only be done by the members of Yes, regardless of what line up was employed. So, well done to you for getting those similar thoughts out to the prog faithful.

But much more, I really enjoy you presentation as well as the production of these videos. You're honest and thoughtful comments on the music goes well beyond the superficial knowledge that we think we know about the band's dynamics and personal back stories. You really excel at this and that's what's makes the videos so enjoyable to me. I'm aware of the licensing problems that crop up with music, which never seem to make sense, and I will miss the artist video the you mentioned that you can not review. But The Wall is coming soon, so there's still more good to come. As always Steve, thanks for all your efforts which are really appreciated by yours' truly. Cheers.
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As ever, thanks Steve. I am afraid that there won't be a video of The Wall, because it was with EMI/Pink Floyd that the licensing issues arose. It is simply too expensive for me to sort that out, but fear not! The videos will be replaced by a podcast series published via Progzilla Radio, so they will continue. I do very much appreciate your kind words about the presentation, though. Hopefully, you will enjoy the radio show which is starting this Sunday (details to follow on a new post re the playlist).
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Okey dokey, the first edition of my monthly show on Progzilla Radio (www.progzilla.com) starts this coming Sunday 25th at 4 p.m. UK time (other time zones are available). If you should happen to miss the "live" show, there will be a podcast published just as soon as somebody shows me how to do this.

On the first show, we have music from:

Rainbow
Leo Carnicella
Pyramid Suns
Marillion
The Echo Veils
King Crimson
K.A.B.
Alan Parsons Project
Genesis
Yes
Dim Gray
Inner Prospekt
Raven Sad
Massimo Pieretti
The Tansads
Ana Patan

So, a nice varied mix of the old and the new, some stunning music. It would be great if you could join me. I will also be live in the Chat Room, which you can join by clicking on the relevant button on the Progzilla website. 
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

As ever, thanks Steve. I am afraid that there won't be a video of The Wall, because it was with EMI/Pink Floyd that the licensing issues arose. It is simply too expensive for me to sort that out, but fear not! The videos will be replaced by a podcast series published via Progzilla Radio, so they will continue. I do very much appreciate your kind words about the presentation, though. Hopefully, you will enjoy the radio show which is starting this Sunday (details to follow on a new post re the playlist).
I'm sorry for The Wall confusion, Steve. It must be age. Embarrassed  So I'll miss that video. Cry  But your new pod show on Progzilla Radio is coming up instead! Big smile
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We have a couple of new album reviews uploaded this evening to the site.

First up is a prog metal delight from USofA, namely Forever In Transit and their A Coming To Terms.

Second, an interesting experimental EP from Oakland, again the Home of the Brave, Andrew Levin and his Alone, In A Room, With Hope.

Therefore, quite an eclectic mix.

Can I thank all of you who listened to the first Progzilla Radio show on Sunday and a special thanks and shout out to those who joined in the chat room, which was lively and a real blast. I will be posting tomorrow or Friday details of the repeat AND how those of you who missed the show can get a podcast.

Exciting times here, and I am over the moon. Thank you for all your support.
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Okay, I have now been shown how to upload podcasts to the wonderful Progzilla Radio website, so the debut show of mine which was broadcast this last Sunday is now available for you to listen to, or download, at https://progzilla.com/lazland-on-progzilla-radio-episode-1/    There is also a repeat at midnight UK time on Friday morning.

Two hours of class music and chat. Lazland on Progzilla Radio. A superior lobe tickling product!
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A busy evening at www.lazland.org your quality music review site.

We have a review of Jon Anderson & The Geeks with True. What do I think?

We have a review of French pagan folk artist, Le Garcon de l'Automne with Prelude to Farewell, another treat.

I have also on the homepage included a link to my presenter page on Progzilla Radio, which will have podcasts of all my content. News of new content to follow in the forthcoming days.

Enjoy! 
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