Israeli Prog Bands!
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Topic: Israeli Prog Bands!
Posted By: zwordser
Subject: Israeli Prog Bands!
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 07:43
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In conjunction with the recently posted list of artists from the Middle East, here is the list of Israeli Prog bands. It is posted separately, mainly because of the large number of artists/bands (Turkey, also in the wings, was the same way). I decided to sort by Category (Sub-Genre) instead of alphabetically. Again, a lot of 2000's bands, but there are some great 70's bands on here (like Atmosphera, the only one I've heard so far).
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 07:53
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The Ashqelon Quilt- Eclectic prog -2001 ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: zwordser
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 08:01
Oop, sorry, missed that one. They've got 1 album from 2001 with 24 ratings: 3.70. ------------- Z |
tszirmay wrote:Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 08:02
| Orphaned Land? |
Posted By: zwordser
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 08:10
Another that slipped thru the cracks. Experimental/Post Metal, 7 studio albums, over 100 for most, 3.61 average. ------------- Z |
Posted By: yogev
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 10:02
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There aren't a lot of bands that went fully PROG here in israel, but there are still a few amazing and Innovative israeli "prog" bands out there. It's a bit sad that those bands doesn't get the recognician they deserve. Some of my favorite: Eatliz - a great blend of Alt pop rock and quirky prog, (incredible female vocals, remind me the bent knee's singer a bit) Zingale -Amazing musicianship, one of the few israeli bands the can be labeled as a "true prog band" from the 70s. Sung in english. They didn't last long. Ktzat Acherat - The fathers of Israeli pop/rock music making non accessible music. Tatran - My favorite israeli band, they changed my mind. The greatest thing about them is that they are always try new things. I've been at one of their shows recently, and it was magical. Also I will take this opportunity to say that my guitar teacher played in Hot Fur, and my dad's freind played in Ha' Arnav Ha Lavan (The White Rabit). So yo thats cool. So Yeah I love israeli prog, making me feel proud. And thank you for posting! |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 10:20
Don't know much Israeli prog but these two bands are really good.  Trespass (symphonic prog) Distorted Harmony (progressive metal) |
Posted By: progaardvark
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 10:24
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Another country I'm weak in. Ahvak and Atmosphera are favorites. ------------- ---------- i'm shopping for a new oil-cured sinus bag that's a happy bag of lettuce this car smells like cartilage nothing beats a good video about fractions |
Posted By: zwordser
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 11:42
No Problem. Yo, that is cool! Thanks for posting your faves; there's a lot to explore here, and myself, and (I'm sure) others will want a good starting point. I have mostly fond memories of going to Israel where I did my archaeological field school in 1996 (at Tel Dor). The tours around Jerusalem and areas around the Dead Sea were amazing! This was at a time when I was just starting to become a "prog-head", (exploring all of Yes's early material), so, of course, I had no idea of any "prog rock" in the country. The Makhavena (song/dance--hope I'm spelling that right) was popular there at the time, but I soon grew tired of hearing it!
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Posted By: yogev
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 12:26
Cool! I wasn't even born in 1996! The Dead Sea and the surrounding areas have a beautiful view. And by the way did you mean The Macarena dance? cause if so, wow this song suck! |
Posted By: zwordser
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 13:01
Nice to see there's some teens like yourself hanging around this site. Yes, I think the Macarena is right. Hard to get out of my head now.. "Heyyyyyy, Macarena!" ...I mean, it was kind of fun for a bit to dance to, especially since some of the ladies in my group liked it. But, seemed like it was being played everywhere we went where there were other tourists, and it got old very quickly. Hope it's not like that nowadays there.
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Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 14:28
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I've always thought that if there were an Israeli melancholy blues band, it should be called Mo' Sad. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 15:32
| Blackfield : half israelian progressive pop rock |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 19:17
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I have a lot from Israel and while that REALEAF album is far from the best, it has that trippy psychedelia that I love. AHVAK might be at that top of the heep and I have to mention Udi Koomran who has been thanked in so many liner notes I lost count. The man is a genius at making music sound better. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 19:20
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I've talked to Yossi Sassi a few times from ORPHANED LAND and I love how he'd end each conversation with "Keep it holy". Love those people! Their history is beyond belief. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 19:32
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Somebody named their band Eggroll? Bwahahahahaha -------------  https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: May 21 2022 at 19:45
I'm guessing few got the double entendre . ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: May 22 2022 at 01:00
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i've always been fond of klezmer music, personally! Some of that stuff is transcendental! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: zwordser
Date Posted: May 22 2022 at 08:00
Oh yeah, I heard about this a while back: its a collaboration between Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen, (from Israel) who I see has his own extensive discography. That seems worth checking out! ------------- Z |
Posted By: bardberic
Date Posted: June 11 2022 at 20:43
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You missed Subterranean Masquerade, listed here as "Experimental/Post Metal:" https://www.youtube.com/c/SubterraneanMasquerade/featured" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/c/SubterraneanMasquerade/featured Storchi, fronted by Yossi Sassi's daughter Danielle Sassi, is "flautist" progressive rock/metal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqFQiJynJ0r6NtV6qP8Mbw" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqFQiJynJ0r6NtV6qP8Mbw Ketoret is a blackgaze (Experimental/Post Metal) band: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHPXhjzGCbUdZKXmVSuRxA/videos" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHPXhjzGCbUdZKXmVSuRxA/videos A new prog/symphonic power metal band has just stared up in Israel! StormbounD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTRAvZBhtpTHUrRLQ_U2zQ" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTRAvZBhtpTHUrRLQ_U2zQ and Delicate Disorder, a more traditional progressive rock band: https://www.youtube.com/c/DelicateDisorder" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/c/DelicateDisorder They're both recording their debut. Sorry it's all modern heavy stuff. I'm in my 20s, so I don't really follow may of the 70s prog bands, and Israel is a hot spot for prog metal, rn. However, I cannot recommend http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=70360%20" rel="nofollow - Scardust enough! Even if you're not a fan of metal. I filtered some statistics on this site, and as of right now, in June 2022, Scardust's sophomore album "Strangers" is the http://www.progarchives.com/top-prog-albums.asp?ssubgenres=44&ssubgenres=19&ssubgenres=43&syears=2022&syears=2021&syears=2020&scountries=&sminratings=0&smaxratings=0&sminavgratings=0&smaxresults=100&x=89&y=15#list" rel="nofollow - only progressive metal, experimental/post metal, or tech/extreme metal album of the 2020s decade thus far that earned the "Essential: a masterpiece of progressive rock music" accolade on this site, and needless to say, it is the highest rated "metal" album of this timeframe, as well.
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Posted By: PhideauxFan
Date Posted: June 12 2022 at 02:53
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From my collection of CDs: -Blackfield (Israel/UK), -Orphaned Land, -Realeaf, -Sanhedrin, -Solstice Coil, -Subterranean Masquerade, -Telegraph.
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Posted By: yogev
Date Posted: June 12 2022 at 07:17
Hello Israeli fella! I've only heard their most recent album, and it blew me away! Very refreshing Prog Metal. Have to catch one of their shows.
I saw their name a few times, will definitely check them out. |
Posted By: bardberic
Date Posted: June 12 2022 at 15:13
I'm not actually Israeli but I am in the process of making Aliyah :) It turns out that Scardust's Strangers is actually the second highest reviewed album of the 2020s on this site thus far :) A nice surprise from our Israeli home, for sure. |
Posted By: Udi Koomran
Date Posted: February 03 2025 at 23:29
Thank you Sir !
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Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: February 04 2025 at 00:28
Ahwak is actually the only band out of these I'm musically familiar with. While not a household name, their self titled 2004 album (and only album) actually has 84 ratings here on PA.
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: February 04 2025 at 00:48
 Excellent group of 16 year-olds from '90 . ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: David_D
Date Posted: February 04 2025 at 10:10
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Sheshet - s/t (1977)  ------------- quality over quantity, and all kind of PopcoRn almost beyond |