My book PROG FINLANDIA out soon!
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Topic: My book PROG FINLANDIA out soon!
Posted By: Matti
Subject: My book PROG FINLANDIA out soon!
Date Posted: August 25 2016 at 01:43
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I'm proud to announce that my second prog book project is now almost completed. The 336 pages of Prog Finlandia contain information about nearly 300 Finnish artists, covering progressive rock, psychedelia, folk-rock, fusion, electronic music and art-pop. From Blues Section (1967) to bands that have debuted recently. Estimated date of release: the late September or early October 2016.  |
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Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: August 25 2016 at 01:49
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This sounds fantastic! Congratulations on your achievement. So much music I love comes from Finland. I'd love to be able to read the book, but I have to admit to myself that I'm not going to learn Finnish 
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Posted By: Matti
Date Posted: August 25 2016 at 02:11
Thanks! I'll let you (all) know if sometime I will make an English-language edition of my prog book(s). My lady friend is terrific in English, and with her help I might come up with a decent translation. And there are no financial or practical obstacles either. It's only up to me and having enough time and will for it. In three years' time, maybe... 
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Posted By: dauinghorn
Date Posted: August 25 2016 at 02:53
| Ah, very nice! Finland is actually one of my favorite countries in Prog. So many good bands... Scapa Flow, Kalevala, Charlies, Elonkorjuu, Haikara, Fantasia to newer ones like Sammal. |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: August 27 2016 at 06:14
If your lady friend ever does this I'm happy to give the manuscript a proofread and pick up any typos, grammar issues, non-idiomatic usages, etc. I have native British English and proofreading/editing experience.
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Matti wrote:Posted By: Matti
Date Posted: September 02 2016 at 02:36
Thank You, I appreciate that! |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: September 02 2016 at 03:39
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Sounds fascinating, beautiful cover, I'd buy it - ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: Todd
Date Posted: September 05 2016 at 18:40
Don't forget new band http://maladyband.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - Malady ! Looks wonderful, Matti. I would love to read it--I too will have to wait for the English translation, unfortunately. ------------- "I have seen the broken sky turn blue." http://gnosis2000.net/ratertodd.shtml" rel="nofollow - My Gnosis Ratings |
Posted By: Andis
Date Posted: September 08 2016 at 23:20
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This is fantastic news! I will buy it immediately when it comes in swedish (or english if you must...). Finnish prog has a special place in my heart. Greetings from your Swedish friends. ------------- "Be yourself. The world worships the original." - Ingrid Bergman |
Posted By: yesstiles
Date Posted: January 25 2017 at 05:19
| I would love to buy this book! My three favorite countries for music are England, Germany and Finland. Love Records released so many amazing albums in the 70's. |
Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: January 25 2017 at 14:34
Finnish progressive rock scene is crazy interesting for me. A great work!  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: January 25 2017 at 17:11
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We should all post encouragement to this thread at least once a week until The Great Translation Project is underway. No pressure 
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Posted By: Matti
Date Posted: January 25 2017 at 23:08
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: January 25 2017 at 23:09
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I hope we see an English translation ! ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |