Whatever happened to Diagonal?
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Topic: Whatever happened to Diagonal?
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Subject: Whatever happened to Diagonal?
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 11:44
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British based band Diagonal released their debut in 2008 - and certainly made a huge impression on me. One of the finest examples I know of what some call retroprog. Anybody out there who knows this band - and perhaps has some info regarding their situation. I for one would love to hear a second album. Here are some tracks from the debut: ------------- “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 |
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Posted By: Stool Man
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 12:03
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I saw them live last year - terrific! ------------- rotten hound of the burnie crew |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 12:06
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^Great! I would have loved to see that. Even so, this still proves that they´re still playing(at least last year that is...) Did they play any new tunes?
------------- “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: Bonnek
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 13:26
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No idea, one of the best albums of 2008, I hope they return |
Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 13:47
me too  ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow">  |
Bonnek wrote:Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 13:59
| I suppose they have a website / blog / facebook / tumblr etc. where they keep the fans updated? |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 14:02
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This is their MySpece site: http://www.myspace.com/diagonalband" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/diagonalband Sadbook link: https://www.facebook.com/diagonalband?ref=ts" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/diagonalband?ref=ts ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 16:02
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^ Thanks for that facebook link, I never think of that Some side-projects that should keep us happy for now! http://baron.bandcamp.com/track/hoping" rel="nofollow - http://baron.bandcamp.com/track/hoping free album here http://www.baronland.co.uk/soundandvision/" rel="nofollow - http://www.baronland.co.uk/soundandvision/ and this http://landofbluelight.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://landofbluelight.bandcamp.com/ |
Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 16:29
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Not all is well though. (From http://reverbworship.com/first.html" rel="nofollow - http://reverbworship.com/first.html ) Baron.A musical project by Alex Crispin who is the ex singer and keyboard player from Brighton's progressive darlings Diagonal.Barons music takes a considerable nod to music from the canterbury scene (think Caravan, National Health, Matching Mole etc).In fact Alex's rather lovely voice has drawn comparisons with Robert Wyatt and Richard Sinclair as well.The album contains nine tracks which feature both past and present Diagonal members ...Luke Foster, Dan Pomlett and David Wileman.You get an album which Alex considers to be a a natural progression from his previous band. ex singer? oh no  |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 16:29
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According to FB the new album is slowly coming together. Yes, they have a new album soon.  ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: tupan
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 17:24
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Baron is on PA? EDIT: An album entirely for free: http://www.baronland.co.uk/soundandvision/" rel="nofollow - http://www.baronland.co.uk/soundandvision/ ------------- "Prog is Not Dead and never has been." (Will Sergeant, from Echo And The Bunnymen) |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 06 2011 at 21:15
All I read was new album Sorry to hear that the vocals will be different now that Alex isn´t part of the group anymore... I´m really looking forward to this one though. ------------- “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: Adams Bolero
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 14:18
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Illegitimate Nephew by Baron is one of the best albums I've heard this year. ------------- ''Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.'' - Albert Camus |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 17:20
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I think they went perpendicular.
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 18:00
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: October 12 2011 at 04:37
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This Baron stuff is really good. I might just like it more than Diagonal. Have they been suggested to any team for evaluation? |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: October 12 2011 at 06:08
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I'd completely forgotten about this band - excelent 1st album; shall dig it from the racks & play this evening. ------------- 
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: October 12 2011 at 08:16
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Awesome album but I hope its followed up soon. ------------- 
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Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: October 12 2011 at 08:24
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Baron doesn't say anything to me. Big fan of Diagonal, hoping as well that they'll pull a sophomore soon. ------------- 
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Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: October 12 2011 at 08:42
Yeah, I dumped them in Canterbury |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: October 12 2011 at 14:48
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Hello all!
I too loved the first Diagonal album, they showed immense potential! I grabbed the vinyl copy when it came out. Haven't really given it much of a listen lately, so I've gone and dug it out too! :) I don't think the vocals were the strongest part of it, they were a bit flat and occasionally let the music down, but I've certainly heard worse. Thanks for the info about the Baron project, I've just d/l'd it and will give it a listen shortly :) |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: October 14 2011 at 05:51
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Just listened to the Baron album and it's wonderful!! Well done, guys!!
I grumbled a little about the Diagonal vocals in my last post, but they are hugely improved on the Baron release and are really quite charming! Definately a Canterbury influence, but still many Diagonal moments!! The music has quite a joyful sound too! Now, how about a vinyl release....?!
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: May 30 2016 at 13:42
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I had completely forgotten about this thread, but I guess I can ask the same question Not that I greave the loss of Alex Crispin as he sounds much better on the Baron releases. Last year's Torpor is a brilliant album and heartily recommended to folks with a penchant for eclectic psychedelia. ------------- “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: Mascodagama
Date Posted: May 30 2016 at 16:39
I think you would find it worthwhile to hear Wolf People's Fain, if you haven't. Superb album and sufficiently similar to have cross-digability, IMO. There's also personnel overlap.
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