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Pleasantries [US] Crossover Prog

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Topic: Pleasantries [US] Crossover Prog

Posted By: Captain Midnight
Subject: Pleasantries [US] Crossover Prog
Date Posted: October 25 2024 at 01:55

Artist image
https://images.app.goo.gl/zPBBK9PFLfRZRHHVA

Formed in Illinois by Andy Markantonatos, Pleasantries are an inde rock group mainly known for their animations and short videos on YouTube, typically claymation or old school 3D visuals that accompany short indie pop songs however Pleasantries have made full studio albums with eclectic songs with influences ranging from alternative rock, indie/synth pop, math rock and of course progressive rock, highly recommend for fans of Tally Hall and Jack Stauber if your looking for a more progressive approach

Our Scarecrow's Real Scary
https://youtu.be/6-vF-_JUv8Q?si=LOj8BxytT029nPdi

She Takes His TV Time
https://youtu.be/pgK-ubf3UF4?si=VZ08qt78MkIG4XJF

My Life For You 2
https://youtu.be/-jRF_l-963w?si=yY8OMGZOtf9t80jq

POV You're In My Head
https://youtu.be/ID6sVVJJNAE?si=AW4eUhOMl82mTj2d

Tiny Hearts Core
https://youtu.be/8TOV_Gw4ocU?si=wJ4Fl-HokuzcvcSE

Bienvenidos
https://youtu.be/BfbgDD7utZU?si=ErExXYAZ0RYsRica

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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: October 25 2024 at 02:05

The biography needs some improvement, but I'll take this to the team.

Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: October 25 2024 at 12:30

Adapted from the https://www.reverbnation.com/pleasantries/" rel="nofollow - Reverbnation biography (and checked to be plagiarism free using Duplichecker):

Pleasantries is an eclectic, experimental rock band based in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois that was formed by Andy Markantonatos circa 2013 and focuses on combining catchy melodies with complex instrumentation and odd time signatures to create their intriguing and unusual compositions. Inspirations range from progressive and experimental artists such as King Crimson, Yes and Mr. Bungle to more mainstream artists such as Talking Heads and David Bowie.

The music is composed by Andy Markantonatos, and performed with help of his bandmates Campbell Markantonatos on fretless bass and Sam Ayers on rhythm guitar. The band's music is often accompanied by animated videos on YouTube, but is also available on the major streaming platforms, their first full-length album being the self-titled 'Pleasantries' from 2017. Two further full albums, 'Tiny Heart's Core' and 'I Love This' followed in 2020 and 2021, and there have also been several EPs.

The Pleasantries song "She Takes His TV Time" was chosen for inclusion in the 'Odd Times and Atmospheres' (a Los Angeles based sharing portal for musicians and music lovers within the modern, progressive, and experimental music scenes, and focussing specifically on math rock and post rock) first compilation album, released in January 2018, and another song from the debut album, called "Its Time To End" was chosen to lead the sixth annual 'Patrick Lives On Film' Showcase held at Resolution Studios, Chicago, in March 2023.

Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 06 2024 at 03:38

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