The Prog Español Appreciation Society
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Forum Name: Prog Bands, Artists and Genres Appreciation
Forum Description: Discuss specific prog bands and their members or a specific sub-genre
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Topic: The Prog Español Appreciation Society
Posted By: Luca Pacchiarini
Subject: The Prog Español Appreciation Society
Date Posted: July 12 2011 at 17:49
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...It's time to build another clubhouse for another "Appreciation Thread" which will rival the Italian one I'm going to inaugurate it by posting this excellent video
Well, I'll start with my own experiences, which are so far limited to the 70's- early 80's
So far, I've taken into consideration rough distintions in exploring the old spanish scene, dividing bands in different currents: (geography is also considered)
Of course those divisons are necessary artificial and only loosely indicative of the wider spectrum.
Of course I missed many great bands, II'm just including what I already have in my collection.
El Rock Andaluz
GRANADA Great band, my favourite. I even rate them higher than Triana because I think that here local folk and rock merge more harmoniously imho
TRIANA A legendary group with a pretty unique sound nonetheless, "Abre La Puerta" and the whole Patio album is top material. Passionate vocals.
GUADALQUIVIR I'd need further listening to judge
IMAN CALIFATO INDEPENDIENTE same
El Rock/Jazz Catalàn
GOTIC Another favourite of mine, a band that impresses without trying, dreamy sound and relaxing atmosphere. The last two tracks of their album are monumental.
ICEBERG Popular band, perhaps not of my taste but extremely competent and technically talented, I need to listen more of them.
Basque Prog
ITOIZ I have a sweet spot for them and for the Euskera, shame they got a bit too pop after three very good albums.
ERROBI I can't appreciate this very much, perhaps the tracks are not very focused and tend to meander a little
LISKER A pleasant but not exceptional band a là Jethro Tull with sparse vocals.
Italian-Inspired bands
CRACK Great band from Gijòn, long and excellent symphonic tracks, not so inspired ballads, but very poetic lyrics ("Oì al viento prometer, a los cardos un jardìn...")
TARANTULA Can't remember much honestly. Can't stand the vocals though.
CAI Could have placed it in Rock Andaluz but I really appreciate the italian influences here... particular voice, nice synth work
BLOQUE...
Northern Spain folk inspired bands
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I'm looking to discover bands of this kind, I remember reading in some sort of Prog Guide that there were some interesting Cantabric-Galician-Asturian groups with a rock/folk attitude, with traditional instruments etc... Can't remember the names, so perhaps someone might point me to those.
And of course other bands that can't be placed in any current, like Fusioon, Eduardo Bort, Canarios, Granada...
So, now tell me about YOUR views on what you already have! :)
And of cousre this is also the place to ask informations and share videos about newer bands form Spain
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Posted By: Todd
Date Posted: July 12 2011 at 18:25
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In talking to a vendor, I heard that the Spanish Prog titles are going out of print "at an alarming rate." So buy them while you can! By the way, great thread, Luca! I'll post my thoughts soon. ------------- "I have seen the broken sky turn blue." http://gnosis2000.net/ratertodd.shtml" rel="nofollow - My Gnosis Ratings |
Posted By: Luca Pacchiarini
Date Posted: July 12 2011 at 18:37
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Map of the main 70's bands in Spain
(Work in Progress, name names and we'll add more, trying to find their location)
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Posted By: Todd
Date Posted: July 13 2011 at 14:12
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Check out Hugues' old thread on Basque Folk Prog:
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33367" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33367 ------------- "I have seen the broken sky turn blue." http://gnosis2000.net/ratertodd.shtml" rel="nofollow - My Gnosis Ratings |
Posted By: toroddfuglesteg
Date Posted: July 13 2011 at 14:30
| Check out the excellent, excellent band L' Herba d'Hamelí from the Catalan region (and include them in your map !!). Some of their titles is free downloads too from their homepage. |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: July 13 2011 at 14:53
I love Itoiz, and Ezekiel happens to be one of my fave folk albums! This is a cool idea for a thread - thanks Luca Yeah - almost forgot about Atila´s wonderful album Reviure. It just pushes all the right buttons for me - a great combination of symphonic and psychedelic spacerock  ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: July 13 2011 at 15:16
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There is also a good thread by Erik Neuteboom: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41724&KW=prog+Andaluz&PID=2635086#2635086" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41724&KW=prog+Andaluz&PID=2635086#2635086 ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: Todd
Date Posted: July 13 2011 at 16:52
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I think MEZQUITA is my favorite of the genre. Their album "Recuerdos de Mi Tierra" is a beautiful, dark masterpiece. Although I love TRIANA, and the Mezquita album certainly owes a lot to Triana, for me Mezquita is simply perfect! ------------- "I have seen the broken sky turn blue." http://gnosis2000.net/ratertodd.shtml" rel="nofollow - My Gnosis Ratings |
Posted By: Todd
Date Posted: July 13 2011 at 17:35
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[QUOTE=NotAProghead]There is also a good thread by Erik Neuteboom: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41724&KW=prog+Andaluz&PID=2635086#2635086%5b/QUOTE" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41724&KW=prog+Andaluz&PID=2635086#2635086[/QUOTE ]
In case you were curious (as I was), the first 3 or 4 pages (out of 10) of the thread contain some good recommendations and discussion. The rest of the thread becomes unfocused and repetitive. ------------- "I have seen the broken sky turn blue." http://gnosis2000.net/ratertodd.shtml" rel="nofollow - My Gnosis Ratings |
Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: July 13 2011 at 18:06
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it's time to create an Andalusian Prog subgenre. ------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |
Posted By: Luca Pacchiarini
Date Posted: July 13 2011 at 18:53
| It was already suggested, and some including me approved it, but sadly it wasn't made a separate PA genre. |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 00:31
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Asfalto - Rocinante
------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 00:41
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Mago de Oz - La Danza Del Fuego
------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 00:48
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Crack Descenso en el Maelstrom.
------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 19:38
| The only prog band I know from Spain is Triana, and for me their first two albums are a gem, 5 star albums both. The third one was somewhat weaker. I don't know the rest. |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 19:53
I really enjoy Gotic but otherwise I don't own much from Spain. Eventually I'll have to remedy that, right now I have my hands full! 
------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: Luca Pacchiarini
Date Posted: July 15 2011 at 05:45
Try Mezquita, then :)
If you liked Triana, you'll find them excellent
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Dellinger wrote:Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 20:52
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Gotic - Escenes A classic late 70s release with great sound on the remaster. Probably not typical to Spanish prog, in that they sound like they could hail from anywhere. A mix of instrumental prowess not unlike DFA, with plenty of color. But the jazzy sections are mixed with pleasing pastoral softness (which conjures the imagery of the great artwork) and TONS of melodic flute. Bright crisp percussion, lots of e-piano and occasionally fiery guitar solos, some acoustic moments, no vocals, some organ, and again, a flute lover's dream. That's the 60 second review   ------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: Mushroom Sword
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 21:36
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L'via! Hija de Miranda! I'm sorry.
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"I gazed into the eyes of the madman and I saw, and I saw,and I saw myself. |
Posted By: Luca Pacchiarini
Date Posted: July 20 2011 at 04:18
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By the way, does anyone have informations on the legendary Gotic second album?
It is rumored that they recorded a folow up to Escenes, in a jazzier vein... some say it's not available, some say it can be founda as bootleg, some say it's an official release...
Anybody?? I'd love to hear it
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Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: July 20 2011 at 11:03
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Spain has a lot of old and new wonderful bands. That Gotic album is a highlight! Omni is a symphonic band that I love, and recommend! ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: July 20 2011 at 15:49
I don't know, but Greg Walker offers it: MAQUETA (+ BONUS TRACK) (JAPANESE TACHIKA MINI LP SLEEVE) $20 -- Previously unreleased 2nd album from 1978! ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: Luca Pacchiarini
Date Posted: July 20 2011 at 15:52
| shall we include it in the PA database then? |
Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: July 20 2011 at 16:48
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^ I'm not sure. I propose to wait until more info will be available. ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: Luca Pacchiarini
Date Posted: July 20 2011 at 18:08
| Then we need someone to volunteer and review the album for us... eheh |
Posted By: Todd
Date Posted: July 21 2011 at 15:06
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I bought the Gotic album "Maqueta" from Greg Walker. It comes in a Tachika mini lp sleeve. The quality of the tracks compositionally is essentially equivalent to "Escenes," though the style is a bit more upbeat on "Maqueta." The audio quality is very good--in fact there is a song included which is labeled as a demo, which is clearly inferior to the others. The other seven songs are all excellent, and anyone who enjoys "Escenes" should have the same feelings about "Maqueta." No real new ground broken, but they continue in the excellent style of the debut.
I recall that Greg told me that he had talked to the guitarist about this album. Apparently he was quiet for a second and then said, "Oh! Yes! Now I remember. We made those recordings but they never came out on a record."
I haven't added it to the database because frankly it's probably considered a bootleg. I don't know how Tachika got the tapes of the session, but they've been floating around for many years. It's a shame, because the quality is easily good enough for an official release. ------------- "I have seen the broken sky turn blue." http://gnosis2000.net/ratertodd.shtml" rel="nofollow - My Gnosis Ratings |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: July 22 2011 at 11:00
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I don´t know if this is cheating, but do any of you guys know Cabezas de Cera? They´re from Mexico, so I suppose they´re Espanol speaking as well. Memowakeman seems to be the only chap around, who like me have completely fallen for this wonderful band. These guys are fantastic, and at least according to my ears, one of the guiding lights on the forefront of modern progressive music. In fact I think Nil, The Gourishankar, Vespero and Cabezas are among those bands who could be the future of prog, if the genre still wants or needs to progress. This is not to say, that I don´t enjoy a lot of other artists or that everything needs to be "progressive" for me to like it - nonono no, but more in the vein of how absolutely fantastic it is to find music, that breaks boundaries and successfully to boot! ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: July 22 2011 at 11:12
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^ I saw them in the Romantic Warriors dvd and thought they were very cool. ------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: July 22 2011 at 11:29
^Hey Jim - if you´d like to expand that ever growing music library of yours, you could start by getting their self-titled debut, which is very much the best way to start with the band Small side-note: I think I read somewhere, that many of the percussive instruments used on their albums are homemade, which I found very enticing and actually was one of the main reasons I bought one of their records in the first place. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |