Any progressive rock bands from canada?
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Topic: Any progressive rock bands from canada?
Posted By: missiongonewrong
Subject: Any progressive rock bands from canada?
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 18:26
Doesnt seem to be that much prog going on up north, so im just wondering about wether or not there are some new underground bands around.
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Posted By: BobFromReboot
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 20:21
| I'm trying to start one. Other than that there's umm Miriodor and umm Rush. |
Posted By: King Crimson776
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 20:36
| and umm Harmonium. Awesome band. |
Posted By: Evolutionary Sleeper
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 20:44
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Um, not many apparently. XD http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Canadian_progressive_rock_groups ------------- 
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Posted By: MovingPictures07
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 20:45
There don't have to be many. Rush is good enough.  ------------- 
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Evolutionary_Sleeper wrote:Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 20:48
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terrific long-lost Quebec band ExCubus (formerly Incubus) from the early 70s, just released some old and re-recorded stuff.. excellent and highly recommended if you dig old school heavy symph ../artist.asp?id=4093 - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4093 |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 20:48
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Godspeed Godspeed Godspeed Godspeed ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 20:54
I don't know how underground these are.... Most of the greats are in Quebec, I'd say strongly. ../artist.asp?id=2039 - INTERFERENCE SARDINES is a very good avant one from Quebec (been ten years since they relleased the debut, though). ../artist.asp?id=393 - - ../artist.asp?id=1370 - KARCIUS ../artist.asp?id=1370 - is very good Jazz-Rock (also from Quebec). Well-worth checking out. ../artist.asp?id=2817 - ROUGE CIEL ../artist.asp?id=2817 - is another very good Avant Prog one from Quebec. ../artist.asp?id=4017 - WHERE'S THE NINE is a good Jazz-Rock one from Ontario. And for a local-to-me band (in Vancouver), I like ../artist.asp?id=3554 - FOND OF TIGERS There's lot of great modern Canadian Prog (and I'd like to mention more, but it's dinnertime). See this list for all Canadian bands in PA: http://www.progarchives.com/Bands-country.asp?country=37 - http://www.progarchives.com/Bands-country.asp?country=37 |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 21:01
These guys were recommended to me recently and they really are one of the best modern Avant bands I've heard. |
Posted By: Run Home Slow
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 21:49
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One of the best noone talked here... Maneige!
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Posted By: GentleGiant
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 22:52
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Check here: www.progquebec.com
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Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 23:08
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Harmonium and Maneige previously mentioned are bands with beautiful music.
And to add one, i would like to mention Greylevel, i like their music a lot is so deep, soft spacey music. ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: BobFromReboot
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 23:11
haha yeah i thought of deleting the umms but then decided against it. |
Posted By: Petrovsk Mizinski
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 23:13
QFT Godspeed You! Black Emperor is one of the first bands that comes to mind when someone mentions Canadian prog. |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: January 27 2009 at 23:54
Yes, excellent music. .......................................................................... Canada has excellent bands, past and present. It should be noted that the topic starter asked for modern ones, but since people have mentioned past ones, a couple of my faves are ../artist.asp?id=2725 - DIONNE - BRÉGENT and ../artist.asp?id=2478 - CONVENTUM . And I was very much into Maneige, Sloche, and Opus-5 at one time. Of course Pollen is a must classic. Plus, of course, Miriodor is terrific and has twenty years of fine music. For some other modern ones, well if one is into Prog Metal, ../artist.asp?id=2638 - |
Posted By: Evolutionary Sleeper
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 00:39
Haha, indeed!  -------------
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Posted By: mobby
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 03:06
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visible wind..neo with great instrumental pieces
kaos moon- hard edged neo..very good
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Posted By: b_olariu
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 03:33
| Try these bands, besides the ones talked before here: Klaatu (prog related), Nightwinds(symphonic prog), Red Sand(neo) , Saga(prog related), Sloche, Silent Exile(prog metal), Triumph(prog related), Et Cetera(eclectic), and many more |
Posted By: fusionfreak
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 09:31
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Aquarelle,Nathan Mahl,Ville Emard Blues Band,Contraction,Lasting Weep ------------- I was born in the land of Mahavishnu,not so far from Kobaia.I'm looking for the world of searchers with the help from crimson king |
Posted By: fusionfreak
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 09:32
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Karcius is great by the way:I saw them last summer,magnificent! ------------- I was born in the land of Mahavishnu,not so far from Kobaia.I'm looking for the world of searchers with the help from crimson king |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 10:12
| I see no one has mentioned my favorite, Talisma. |
Posted By: Roj
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 11:22
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Nobody has mentioned my favourite Canadian band either, FM. Their first couple of albums were brilliant. After that, whoops! Nothing like the longevity of Rush or Saga.
In fact, Black Noise is one of my all-time favourite albums, I must review it soon. If you're into synth-driven prog, this could be for you.
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Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 11:32
w0rd! Forget Rush, it's all about Godspeed! Also: A Silver Mt. Zion, Do Make Say Think, Protest the Hero, Unexpect. ------------- www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph  
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 11:57
I've got some FM in my LP collection somewhere, I think. Haven't heard them in ages though as I do recall, they were good but for some reason never followed me into the CD age. |
Posted By: Diaby
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 12:15
Me too! ------------- yeah |
Posted By: missiongonewrong
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 13:38
Haha some great stuff here Rush is my favorite band as well
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 16:36
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UnExpect is an absolute must.
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Posted By: Dr. Occulator
Date Posted: January 28 2009 at 18:52
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nathan mahl, visable world, FM and of course Rush and Anne Murray ------------- My Doc Told Me I Have Doggie Head. |
Posted By: Roj
Date Posted: January 29 2009 at 03:34
I was in the same boat Brian. Then some kind soul got me Black Noise on cd for Christmas 2007, and it's been pretty near the top of my playlist ever since.
Isn't it expensive trying to replace/repeat an entire record collection
 . Especially, if it's the size of your collection!! |
Posted By: Petrovsk Mizinski
Date Posted: January 29 2009 at 03:50
Protest the Hero, hell freaking yes. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 29 2009 at 09:13
I think I am at the stage where I have replaced just about every LP with a CD where a CD version has been issued. The upside is that there has been a resurgence in vinyl lovers so I have a market out there for old LPs I don't want to hang on to for the sake of cover art. On of my goals this year is to get organized so I can offer them up. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: DreamRush
Date Posted: January 29 2009 at 21:26
| Why has no one mentioned Mystery yet? Their new album, "Beneath the Veil of Winter's Face", is really quite good. |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: January 29 2009 at 21:58
Oh Man forgot about PtH. Can you say epic? But don't forget about Rush, still one of my favorite bands even though I havent' listened to them in about a year. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Hootywho
Date Posted: January 29 2009 at 23:39
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Has Max Webster been mentioned yet? I know they are more prog-related than anything but I think that still qualifies. Bad news though, Kim Mitchel's newer stuff is pretty generic pop music, there's even a song that sounds like Nickleback (eww). ------------- 
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Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:31
BRAVO!!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Thandrus
Date Posted: February 02 2009 at 20:37
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Canada had at least two major "Prog Schools" it should be proud of... First, it's Prog Folk / Sympho scene, headed by wonderful Harmonium. Second, more recent, Montreal Post Rock scene... with GY!BE and many excellent bands more or less alike. and of course, Rush... |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: February 02 2009 at 21:56
yeah, kaos moon is awesome, but not very prolific. daniel gauthier is pretty good - spacey yes meets eloy. He has a new album I haven't heard yet standbyes FM and Saga |
Posted By: mkearney_913
Date Posted: February 03 2009 at 23:04
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HARMONIUM!!!!! My God, greatest francophone band on the planet as far as I'm concerned. |
Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: February 03 2009 at 23:16
Thanks DR.
 I'm slightly irritated everyone here had not mentioned Mystery for a long while... ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: February 07 2009 at 13:23
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I'll have to admit to a little bias here as I've done sound for these guys for many years. But please check out BUSKER. It's a symphonic rock duo that was a full time road band from the mid 70's through the late 80's. However, they did a studio album in 2007 called "Northern Fantasies" (see PA listing "BUSKER"). Steve (the keyboardist) is retired now and doing music full time at his home studio. I do the mixing, editing and mastering as well as cover designs for him. Last year he did a classical piano album called "Reflections of a mystic Land (for solo piano)" which even Emerson would be envious of. You can hear samples of this and BUSKER's Northern Fantasies CD on my web site. whitepinemedia.ca During their heyday, BUSKER held many records for attendance and beer sales at clubs all across Ontario. At one time they were performing Northern Fantasies in clubs with a quad sound system and a multi media stage show that included slide shows and 16mm film projected on back stage screens. They toured almost every summer out to the east coast and did one west coast tour. Occasionally they played gigs in Michigan to great accolades. The best thing about them other than their talent is their diversity. Truly combining the elements of symphonic rock, jazz and folk, they have one of the most unique Canadian voices in the Canadian progressive muisc scene. I've made an offer in another of the forums and I'll make it here. The first 10 people who reply that they are willing to submit a review to PA will recieve a free copy of the "Northern Fantasies" CD. I've already received one response so I have 9 left. ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: February 07 2009 at 13:59
...completely wrong coast  |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: February 07 2009 at 14:16
For Vancouverites (or those in the region) especially....
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Posted By: Ashtray Heart
Date Posted: February 07 2009 at 14:29
Thanks to this thread I just got their self titled album and I'm really loving it. Very dynamic. I will definately be purchasing more.
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: February 09 2009 at 20:35
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Red Sand, Sense, the D Project, Ken Baird from beautiful Dundas Ontario, Ere G and Hamadryad. But there are probably more prog fans per capita in the province of Quebec than anywhere else. ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: debrewguy
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 11:00
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And I would be remiss if I didn't mention my recent favourite from Quebec - Leitmotiv. Their debut Entangled brings back memories of Genesis / Maneige / and many others. And you can download or buy the album at http://www.leitmotiv.ca/ at very good prices Well worth the time for lovers of piano/keyboard prog. Now I should really decide which MP3(s) I should suggest for Admin's upload (as authorized by the group). ------------- "Here I am talking to some of the smartest people in the world and I didn't even notice,” Lieutenant Columbo, episode The Bye-Bye Sky-High I.Q. Murder Case. |