American Idol Goes Prog!
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Topic: American Idol Goes Prog!
Posted By: District97
Subject: American Idol Goes Prog!
Date Posted: September 20 2010 at 00:51
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Hi everyone,
My name is Jonathan, and I'm a drummer/composer from Chicago. I'm new here, and first I want to say that I have immense respect and admiration for all the pioneers of Progressive Rock, and it is daunting trying to carve out one's own little niche in a genre so filled with brilliance. That being said, I thought you guys might like to check out some new music that draws much, though not all, of its inspiration from the aforementioned pioneers. Yep, I've got a Prog Rock band called District 97 (featured here on ProgArchives under Crossover Prog), and our debut album "Hybrid Child" was just released worldwide on Tuesday 9/14 by Laser's Edge. The kicker that seperates us from any other prog band is that we feature 2007 American Idol Finalist Leslie Hunt and Chicago Symphony Orchestra virtuoso cellist Katinka Kleijn. Here are some links you guys can check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZaPUJrykAg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZaPUJrykAg (Music Video) http://www.district97.net/ - www.district97.net (website) http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=9610 - http://www.seaoftranquility.org/revi...ontent&id=9610 (Sea of Tranquility review) http://blog.billkopp.com/?p=306 - http://blog.billkopp.com/?p=306 (Bill Kopp review) http://www.goldminemag.com/blogs/american-idol-alum-goes-prog - http://www.goldminemag.com/blogs/ame...alum-goes-prog (Goldmine article) If you guys like what you hear, you can pick it up everywhere online for sale or download. Either way, I'd be curious to hear the thoughts of some like-minded music fans! Jonathan __________________
Get the CD at http://www.lasercd.com/Products/District-97---Hybrid-Child__LE-spc-1057.aspx - http://www.lasercd.com/Products/Dist...-spc-1057.aspx http://www.district97.net/ - www.district97.net http://www.district97.bandcamp.com/ - www.district97.bandcamp.com (free download) http://www.myspace.com/district97 - www.myspace.com/district97 |
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: September 20 2010 at 01:34
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Intersting music video...not bad at all. Leslie Hunt sounds pretty good and the cellist addition is very cool. The album is also available on Zune Marketplace for download, I'm a subscriber so I'll download and give a listen in the next few days.
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: September 21 2010 at 07:10
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Love the video, and I think the track would be a real grower on me.
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Posted By: CCVP
Date Posted: September 21 2010 at 07:23
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Wow, I actually watched that on TV. -------------   
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: September 21 2010 at 19:12
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Tell u what I have been listeneing to this album for a few days now...It certainly has grown on me. I think these guys have something good. The Mindscan suite is pretty cool stuff also.... -------------
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: September 21 2010 at 19:35
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I'm impressed with the video, a brilliant mix of fusiony prog with modern rock/pop, I will try to get Hybrid Child congratulations !  |
Posted By: Cybrmynd
Date Posted: September 22 2010 at 08:20
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I've been listening to the tune several times now. This sounds fresh. I like the fact that the vocals actually play a part of the instrumentation and are not relegated to simple melody lines. More like a combination of modern pop rock vocals and gentle giant-esque vocals. (no one jump on me for calling out GG, I know its not entirely accurate) Just my thoughts. I'm hoping more people become aware of this music. Awesome stuff. |
Posted By: refugee
Date Posted: September 23 2010 at 10:26
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I really like it! Catchy, yet interesting. Very good musicianship, and an excellent singer. The cello adds a nice touch, giving you a unique sound. I only wish I had a cellist like that for my own project …
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Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: September 23 2010 at 10:31
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Wow the clip looks like animation movie I saw recently starring Keanu reeves
Now, the music is excellent - the female singer is clear and delivers well, the time sigs are odd and it is definitely prog. Catchy melody too, and heavy guitars mixed with classical instruments give an eclectic feel. Would like to get an album of this band. ------------- 
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: September 23 2010 at 10:53
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I just read an article about this band in Progression Magazine this morning. Definitely sounded like an intriguing band that I'll need to track down their album for. ------------- 
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Posted By: TheGazzardian
Date Posted: September 23 2010 at 18:24
| Been meaning to check you guys out since I saw your album for sale on lasers edge but have just been backlogged - but I'll definitely give you a listen soonish :) |
Posted By: District97
Date Posted: October 15 2010 at 01:27
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Here's a live video shot at CalProg of our renditions of Presto Vivace (UK)/Backin NYC (Genesis) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl7GBI0mgVE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl7GBI0mgVE |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: October 15 2010 at 01:46
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^ good job, one of my favorite Gen songs, it also shows how difficult it is to perform that music and to get all the levels and instrumentation right |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: October 15 2010 at 01:51
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your Tom Sawyer is excellent |
Posted By: Conor Fynes
Date Posted: October 15 2010 at 03:38
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Hey District 97,
I can do a review of your album if you would like!
Just message me with details.
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Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: October 17 2010 at 09:06
PM me too so i can review your album - you will not regret it as exposure on this site is a huge advantage - ask other bands around here... -------------
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Conor Fynes wrote:Posted By: District97
Date Posted: October 17 2010 at 13:01
| Anyone who'd like to review the CD for PA can contact our publicist Lori Hehr at mailto:[email protected] - [email protected] to request a promo copy. |
Posted By: District97
Date Posted: December 14 2010 at 22:29
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Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know that our entire set from CalProg 2010 is up for download at http://www.district97.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - www.district97.bandcamp.com . There's no minimum price to download, but those who donate are entitled to some very cool gifts from us (credit on the next CD, signed merch, even play on the next album!). All proceeds will go directly towards recording our next CD. Think of it as a holiday gift to the future of creative music!
Some pertinent links:
http://district97.bandcamp.com/track/presto-vivace-back-in-nyc" rel="nofollow - http://district97.bandcamp.com/track/presto-vivace-back-in-nyc (our medley of Presto Vivace/Back in NYC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHSebY_zgo" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHSebY_zgo (live video from CalProg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3rXmCiUa0" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3rXmCiUa0 (Our singer Leslie Hunt talks about "Live at CalProg")
The download and gift specifics are at http://www.district97.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - www.district97.bandcamp.com . Thanks!
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Posted By: District97
Date Posted: January 31 2011 at 21:23
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Hi folks,
Firstly, District 97 is very excited to unveil our brand new music video for "Termites", from our 2010 Laser's Edge release, Hybrid Child. You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V_qBdYgG30" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V_qBdYgG30 . If you like it, please share it with others!
Secondly, Thursday's a great chance for all of you to come catch us when it's not past your bedtime, and it's all ages so you can bring the kids! Doors open at 6 PM, and we're on shortly thereafter. We'll be joined by the iconic German Metal band, Gamme Ray.
Thursday, February 3rd
Reggie's Rock Club (2109 S. State) 6 PM, $25, ALL AGES District 97
Mindwarp Chamber Act of Destruction Atomize Gamma Ray For those of you hoping to see us with Katinka, fear not, she will be there. Hope to see you out, should be a fun one! Additional News
-Here's a new interview with Jonathan for Singapore's MadAboutAsia: http://madaboutasia.com/2011/01/interview-with-jonathan-schang-of-district-97/" rel="nofollow - http://madaboutasia.com/2011/01/interview-with-jonathan-schang-of-district-97/
-Our "Live at CalProg" download is still going strong at http://district97.bandcamp.com/album/district-97-live-at-Calprog" rel="nofollow - http://district97.bandcamp.com/album/district-97-live-at-Calprog . Download a full show and get some gifts from us while you're at it!
-Follow us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/District-97/250928325595" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/pages/District-97/250928325595
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: January 31 2011 at 21:56
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I downloaded your live album from your bandcamp which prompted me to download your studio, too. Wonderful music! You guys are doing a great job. ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: District97
Date Posted: January 31 2011 at 22:19
Thanks. I saw your reviews, appreciate it!
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: February 01 2011 at 11:20
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I liked it. very cleverly done!! congrat!!!! you guys are very young! wow!! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: eloymaster
Date Posted: February 01 2011 at 14:51
This video clip reminds me of the Tool-videos...
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Posted By: District97
Date Posted: February 08 2011 at 23:03
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For anyone who's been contemplating picking up our CD, you can now do so directly from us in our new online store. T-shirts and more are available too. This is by fat the most effective way to support us: http://district97.net/merch.html" rel="nofollow - http://district97.net/merch.html Here are some quotes regarding D97 from folks you may know: Bill Bruford: I love the CD...the sheer skill and gusto with which they tackle it makes you laugh out loud. Great drumming. Jonathan plays and writes like a demon. Congratulations to them. (Watch Bill and me duet! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izGV61jdyXc" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izGV61jdyXc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR7VPkaA_XE" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR7VPkaA_XE ) John Wetton (King Crimson, UK, Asia): 'Can't take you with me' is dynamite. I wish you luck, you're a good band, and deserve success, see you on the broad highway. Roine Stolt (Flower Kings, Transatlantic): Your band is one of the very few I can see a real true potential in and I'm sure you have many new fabulous albums coming in the near future. Jonas Reingold (Flower Kings, Karmakanic): Your band is great...I really dig your stuff, it would be fun to do something together in the future, keep up the good work, you´re one of the most talented progressive bands I´ve heard lately, good luck. Jim Derogatis (NPR's "Sound Opinions", Rolling Stone Magazine): District 97 is a wildly ambitious progressive-rock group whose youth belies its accomplishments onstage and on its new "Hybrid Child" CD. Paul Bielatowicz (Carl Palmer Band, Neal Morse): We made our way back to the hotel and I put on District 97's CD while finishing my nachos – what a GREAT album!
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: February 09 2011 at 07:29
| I have downloaded the CalProg album and it's very good. Must get round to hearing the studio album as well. |
Posted By: Digestor
Date Posted: February 09 2011 at 12:50
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Beautiful stuff, well done! ------------- https://lightyear.bandcamp.com/ |
Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: February 09 2011 at 14:25
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This is prog?
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Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: February 10 2011 at 02:50
| Must have taken a whole while rotoscoping half the video. |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: February 10 2011 at 04:16
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Theres some great music on that album from what I heard on youtube. Love to hear the whole album soon for review. -------------
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Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: February 10 2011 at 10:26
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Watched it again . Reminds me a bit of Bill Bruford's first album Feels Good To Me with Annette Peacock on vocals. Wonder what Simon would think. If I were Simon I would say that it doesn't seem like a band. It seems like the latest chick singer prodigy and that she should slap her name on the band's name and call it the ( Chick's name ) Band. I'm not saying I didn't like it. Great musicianship but I just can't deal with the name of the band.
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