New Syd Arthur 'Sound Mirror' (Canterbury)
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Topic: New Syd Arthur 'Sound Mirror' (Canterbury)
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Subject: New Syd Arthur 'Sound Mirror' (Canterbury)
Date Posted: June 05 2014 at 03:34
 Anyway - this band has just made a new one called 'Sound Mirror', and if any of you people feel seduced by what I just wrote, then you should definitely take a chance with these guys. It's been a very long time since I last heard a band with such strong songwriting skills whilst still being jazzy and quirky in all the right places. Follow this http://www.stereogum.com/1681410/stream-syd-arthur-sound-mirror-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/album-stream/" rel="nofollow - link and you can stream 'Sound Mirror'  ------------- “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: chopper
Date Posted: June 05 2014 at 06:27
| Listened to it yesterday on Spotify. They're a good band - I really like the debut but I need to hear the new one a few more times yet. |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: June 05 2014 at 07:54
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I haven't actually heard it yet. With some artists (tend to be the ones I'm really into) I don't want to spoil the experience of smacking a brand new cd/lp on my stereo and just follow it wherever it takes me.
It's pretty hard in some cases though - especially here and with the new Swans release. ------------- “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: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: June 06 2014 at 06:38
One thing that worries me a little is the lack of long cuts altogether. There was something akin to a mini "epic" in the form of 'Paradise Lost' from the debut clocking in at about 8 minutes. On here the long ones are around the 4 minute mark 
Maybe it doesn't mean anything though, but it did trigger me. I really like longwinded music  ------------- “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: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: June 06 2014 at 13:46
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Will be checking it out, loved their debut ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Hnrz
Date Posted: July 10 2014 at 09:00
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I think the debut has the edge, but only slightly. Definitely a grower, I do wish it was longer however! Fav Tracks; Hometown Blues, All and Everything, Singularity, Sink Hole
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Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: July 10 2014 at 10:23
Dave, I was certain this was the band that you recommended to me, and now I find that they're going to be playing the support slot for Yes when I see them in Melbourne in November! 
Will look into their albums before then! 
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: July 10 2014 at 10:44
| I'm still preferring the debut so far, but will give it a few more listens. |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: July 10 2014 at 10:55
Would you guys suggest the debut over the newie? I spun the clip for `Edge of the Earth', and while it was nice, I kind of kept expecting it to leap into action at any second and it never happened...Was kind if repetitive too....just perfectly nice indie-rock but that's about it. 
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Posted By: Hnrz
Date Posted: July 13 2014 at 08:56
| I'd suggest the debut, although none of the music is particularly experimental or explosive! |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: July 16 2014 at 11:21
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I just found out that they are opening for Yes when I go to see them next week. Pretty excited about seeing them live.
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Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: July 31 2014 at 07:29
I still hadn't heard this band before last night, and I only caught the last 10 minutes of their set opening for Yes, but I was pretty impressed with what I saw, and I bought their 2012 LP in the lobby after the show. Also chatted with them briefly and got this picture taken. As you can see, I'm taller than all of them. ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: July 31 2014 at 08:12
Cool! You do realise you've met Kate Bush's nephew now? (* bows down in reverence *)
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HolyMoly wrote:Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: July 31 2014 at 08:18
I did not know that! 
------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: July 31 2014 at 08:27
| Raven Bush is the violin player, I think he's the one on the right of your photo. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: July 31 2014 at 08:52
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Yes. He is the one on the right.
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: August 18 2014 at 10:18
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Wow I forgot my own thread again!
Talk about forgetfulness... Steve that is so cool! You are now the second person on here who's seen em live, and yes I am looking at you Scott! Lucky b*****ds... Thanks for sharing though. You've got an American Gandalf thing going on there ------------- “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: gr8dane
Date Posted: August 20 2014 at 15:06
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Great album. The cover got my attention,as I had just seen that 'Concrete thingy' on a tv-show about zeppelins. After reading freyacat's review i knew it could be something that I would like and sure enough.Excellent album. If you like this one,you may also like the norwegian band Brimstone Solar Radiation Band's Smorgasbord album. ------------- Shake & bake. |